England Takes Shape

Why did conflict arise between Henry II and Thomas Becket?

• Henry refused to appoint Becket as archbishop of England.

• Henry resisted the Norman invasion of England.

• Becket refused to recognize Henry as king.

• Becket supported the authority of the Church over the monarchy.

What is the official language in Great Britain?

• French

• English

• Chinese

• Russian

What was the primary reason for the signing of the Magna Carta in 1215?

• To establish a new monarchy

• To limit the power of the king

• To expand the British Empire

• To create a new legal system

Which event marked the beginning of the Norman Conquest of England?

• The signing of the Magna Carta

• The Battle of Hastings

• The War of the Roses

• The Glorious Revolution

Who was the first Norman King of England?

• Edward the Confessor

• William the Conqueror

• Henry II

• Richard the Lionheart

What was the Domesday Book primarily used for?

• Recording the history of England

• Documenting the lands and resources of England

• Listing the kings of England

• Cataloging the battles fought in England

Which architectural style became prominent in England during the Norman period?

• Gothic

• Romanesque

• Baroque

• Renaissance

What was the main purpose of the feudal system in medieval England?

• To promote trade

• To organize society and land ownership

• To establish a democratic government

• To encourage artistic expression

Which king was forced to sign the Magna Carta?

• King John

• King Richard I

• King Henry II

• King Edward I

What was the significance of the Battle of Stamford Bridge in 1066?

• It marked the end of Viking invasions in England

• It was the first battle of the Hundred Years' War

• It led to the signing of the Magna Carta

• It was the final battle of the War of the Roses