1066

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    • What was a significant outcome of the Norman Conquest regarding the ruling class in England?
      The Anglo-Saxon elite was replaced with a Norman aristocracy
    • What was the result of the Battle of Hastings?
      Defeat of King Harold Godwinson by William of Normandy
    • What role did Harald Hardrada play in the events of 1066?

      He claimed the English throne and was defeated by Harold Godwinson at the Battle of Stamford Bridge
    • How did the Norman Conquest affect the political structure of England?
      It introduced feudalism and centralized royal power
    • What social change occurred as a result of the Norman Conquest?
      The replacement of Anglo-Saxon nobility with a Norman aristocracy
    • What linguistic change was introduced after the Norman Conquest?
      Norman French became the language of the elite
    • What architectural changes occurred due to the Norman Conquest?
      Construction of Norman-style castles and cathedrals
    • What legal changes were introduced as a result of the Norman Conquest?
      Introduction of Norman legal concepts and development of Common Law
    • What were the key consequences of the Norman Conquest?
      - Introduction of feudalism - Replacement of Anglo-Saxon nobility with Norman aristocracy - Influence of Norman French on the English language - Construction of Norman-style castles and cathedrals - Introduction of Norman legal concepts and development of Common Law
    • Who were the key figures involved in the Norman Conquest and their roles?
      1. William of Normandy: Led the invasion and became King of England. 2. Harold Godwinson: Last Anglo-Saxon King, defeated at the Battle of Hastings. 3. Harald Hardrada: King of Norway, claimed the throne, defeated by Harold at Stamford Bridge.
    • How did the Norman Conquest transform England's governance, culture, and society?
      It led to the introduction of feudalism, a new aristocracy, and significant linguistic and architectural changes.
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