The Norman Conquest

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“The Norman Conquest”
Why did the Normans set houses on fire when they heard the English people cheering? They thought that the people were cheering against them being ruler.
Who were the Normans? The Normans were Viking raiders.
Why did the Normans want to invade England? They wanted to take over England because they were easy to defeat.
Which two rivals did Harold face after Edward’s death? William and the Vikings.
Do you think that luck played a large role in William’s victory at Hastings? Yes because it gave him more power.
In the picture on page 659, why do you think William grabs a handful of English soil?

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What happened to the Anglo-Saxon noble families after the Norman Conquest?
In what way did the English language change after the Norman Conquest?
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What words would you use to describe the picture of the Durham cathedral?
Why have so many Norman French words related to the government come into English?
Why do you think the Normans had a large influence on the arts in

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