The White Ship Disaster of 1120

What was the White Ship disaster and why is it significant in English history?

• A treaty that established peace between England and France

• A battle that marked the end of the English Civil War

• A shipwreck that led to the death of the English heir and many nobles

• A rebellion against King Henry I

Who was the King of England during the White Ship disaster?

• William the Conqueror

• Henry I

• Stephen of Blois

• Louis VI

What was the main cause of the White Ship disaster?

• A navigational error due to drunkenness

• A storm that capsized the ship

• A fire on board the ship

• An attack by pirates

Who survived the White Ship disaster?

• Berald, a poor butcher

• Stephen of Blois

• Matilda, Countess of Perche

• Prince William

What was the fate of the ship's captain, Thomas FitzStephen?

• He survived and was pardoned by the king

• He drowned after learning of the prince's death

• He escaped to France

• He was executed for negligence

What did the survivors of the disaster cling to for survival?

• The yardarm

• The ship's mast

• A lifeboat

• Floating debris

How did King Henry I react to the news of the White Ship disaster?

• He immediately declared war on France

• He abdicated the throne

• He collapsed in shock and grief

• He ordered a search for the shipwreck

What was the political consequence of the White Ship disaster?

• The Anarchy, a civil war over succession

• The start of the Hundred Years' War

• The signing of the Magna Carta

• The unification of England and Scotland

Who was declared as Henry I's heir after the disaster?

• William, his son

• Matilda, his daughter

• Louis VI of France

• Stephen of Blois

What was the long-term impact of the White Ship disaster on English history?

• It led to the signing of the Magna Carta

• It caused a shift in the royal succession

• It ended the Norman rule in England

• It resulted in the unification of England and Scotland