Bayeux Tapestry

Front

What was the Bayeux tapestry commissioned to celebrate?

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William's conquest of England

Front

What event does the story in the Bayeux tapestry begin with?

Back

The death of Edward the Confessor

Front

What is the Bayeux tapestry actually made of?

Back

Wool sewn onto linen

Front

What significant event is depicted with Harold in the Bayeux tapestry?

Back

Harold with an arrow in his eye

Front

How did William prove he was not killed during the battle?

Back

By lifting his helmet off to show himself

Front

What was one of the first steps in preparing for William's invasion?

Back

Cutting down trees to build ships

Front

What kind of scenes besides battle are depicted in the Bayeux tapestry?

Back

Details of farming life

Front

Who is believed to have commissioned the Bayeux Tapestry?

Back

Bishop Odo of Bayeux

Front

What significant battle is detailed in the Bayeux Tapestry?

Back

The Battle of Hastings

Front

How does the Bayeux Tapestry depict Harold Godwinson's death?

Back

With an arrow in his eye