Ch 15 Check for Understanding

This fictional newspaper story, based on real events, cites experts who say changes will be coming. What were those changes?

(Choose 3)

• Many castles and churches were built.

• The king became the supreme ruler over the land.

• English became the language of French rulers.

• Nobles became more powerful and independent.

• Norman French became the language of the English ruling class.

Why do many scholars consider the Battle of Hastings to be the biggest event in English history?

• It led to the establishment of feudalism in England that was like feudalism in other parts of Europe.

• It paved the wave for a spree of castle- and church-building

• It ended the rule of Edward the Confessor and allowed William the Conqueror to become king.

• It destroyed the English aristocracy and put the people from Normandy in charge.

Reorder the following events leading to the Battle of Hastings and its aftermath in the order they occurred

• Duke William and Harald Hardrada claim the throne.

• Duke William becomes William the Conqueror.

• Battle of Hastings is fought.

• Harold Godwinson is crowned king.

• Edward the Confessor dies.

Determine whether each statement refers to English government before or after the Battle of Hastings.

Groups:

(a) Before the Battle of Hastings

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(b) After the Battle of Hastings

• All nobles were loyal to the king

• The country was unified.

• All nobles were not loyal to the king.

• There were many feuds and wars between rival nobles.

• The king was weak and dependent upon nobles.

• The king ruled the land directly.

The Magna Carta was written by the ​ (a)   .

• nobles
• King

The Magna Carta was presented to and signed by the ​ (a)   .

• King
• nobles

The Magna Carta limited the power of the​ (a)   .

• King
• nobles

The Magna Carta increased the power of the​ (a)   .

• nobles
• king

What actions and policies characterized the rule of King John before the Magna Carta? (Choose 3)

• He ignored feudal traditions.

• He tried to be fair to the nobles.

• He shared his money with the nobles.

• He lost English territory to France

• He demanded more money from the nobles.

What legal principle is expressed in this quote from the Magna Carta?

• freedom from harsh and unusual punishment

• freedom from self-incrimination

• the right to legal representation

• the right to a jury trial