Activities
Activity 1 : answer the question using your own words
1- Why was William of Normandy known as William the Bastard ?
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2-. When did king William’s father pass away ?
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3- What impact did William have on Britain ? Give illustrations
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4- Was Normandy the final target of King William?
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5- Who opposed William’s nomination ?
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Activity 2 : Complete the following sentences
1- William is the ………………………… child of Robert I .
2-…………………… showed willingness to overwhelm the young king
3- William won London’s submission after ………………………………….
4- The crowning of William as the first Norman king of England marked the end of …………
Activity 3 : Using your own words, summarise the text