The Bayeux Tapestry

The video explores the Bayeux Tapestry, a 70-meter-long embroidery depicting the events leading to the Norman conquest of England, culminating in the Battle of Hastings. Contrary to popular belief, it was made in Canterbury, England, not France, and was commissioned by Bishop Odo. The tapestry is an embroidered depiction of the Norman invasion, featuring detailed scenes of battle and everyday life. Viewers are encouraged to explore the tapestry and spot the narrator depicted on a horse.

Where was the Bayeux Tapestry actually made?

• Paris, France

• Canterbury, England

• Bayeux, Normandy

• London, England

Who was the patron of the Bayeux Tapestry?

• Duke of Normandy

• William the Conqueror

• King Harold

• Bishop Odo

What is the Bayeux Tapestry actually classified as?

• A sculpture

• An embroidery

• A traditional tapestry

• A painting

What kind of scenes are depicted in the borders of the Bayeux Tapestry?

• Religious events

• Battles

• Everyday life scenes

• Royal ceremonies

What humorous suggestion does the narrator make about the tapestry?

• To spot them on a horse

• To count the number of soldiers

• To look for a secret message

• To find a hidden treasure