Medieval England Quiz

Who was the ruler of England before the Norman Invasion in 1066?

• William the Conqueror

• Edward the Confessor

• Harald Hardrada

• Henry II

What was the outcome of the Battle of Hastings in 1066?

• Death of William the Conqueror

• Establishment of the Angevin Empire

• Victory for the English army

• Death of King Harold Godwinson

What did the Normans introduce to England after the invasion?

• Feudalism

• Hundred Years' War

• Common law

• Magna Carta

Which king was known for reforming the legal system and establishing common law?

• Henry II

• Harald Hardrada

• King John

• Henry V

What was the significance of the Magna Carta?

• Established the Angevin Empire

• Led to the Hundred Years' War

• Established absolute monarchy

• Limited the powers of the monarchy

What was the primary cause of the Hundred Years' War?

• Disputed claim to the Spanish throne

• Disputed claim to the English throne

• Disputed claim to the Scottish throne

• Disputed claim to the French throne

What impact did the Hundred Years' War have on England?

• Increased trade

• Social unrest

• Decreased taxation

• Economic prosperity