Norman Conquest Reading & Discussion Questions

1. Edward the Confessor died without leaving a blood heir. How did this biological matter influence the history of Great Britain?

2. Discuss the significance of the Battle of Hastings.

3. William had trouble encouraging his noblemen to join him in his conquest. How did he turn his plans into a holy war? How did the blessing of the pope change the minds of the nobles?

4. Discuss the fate of Harold. How did his fate mirror the fate of Anglo-Saxon England?

5. How did Norman rule change everyday life in England in the aftermath of the Battle of Hastings?

6. Discuss the significance of the Domesday Book. How did it get its name?

Extended Activities

Using the medium of your choice create a mural depicting William of Normandy's 1066 invasion.