Activities
Exercise One : Read the first paragraph complete the table
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Exercise Two :Read the second paragraph and say if the statements are true or false
1-There was no rivalry for acquiring the British throne from any part.
2- Harold Godwinson was crowned king not until the death of William the Confesor
3- The Witan rejected Harold’s crowning and fought against him.
4- Edgar Ethling was a true heir, however, he could not have access to the Bitish thone.
5.- Norway’s king Hardrada failed to invade Yorkshire.
6- Harold II could not stand in the face of William ,King of Normandy.
7- The Battle of Hastings marked the end of Harold II and the begining of the Norman conquest.
Exercise Three: Read and answer the questions below
1- Was it easy for William the Conquerer to subdue the whole country ? explain ?
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2- What impact did the Normans have either on Britain or on Europe as a continent ? Give illustrations ?
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3-What type of ruler was William ?Answer using your own words and illustrate for your answer ?
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