London and the events of 1066 | History | Quizalize & Oak National Academy

Starter quiz

Which word describes the exchange of goods?

'trade' ✓
Complete the sentence: Edward the Confessor, known for his piety, played a crucial role in shaping the religious landscape of London, in particular the construction of Westminster...

'Abbey' ✓
What was Roman Londinium fortified by?

the London Wall ✓

the Tower of London

the River Thames

the London Dungeons
Complete the sentence: By the 11th century, London was again an important city due to being a centre of trade, ______ and ______.

entertainment

religion ✓

government ✓

culture
Why was the religious building Edward the Confessor established in Westminster the first building in England to be built in the Normans’ favourite Romanesque style?

Edward's father was Norman and he had spent his whole life in Normandy.

Edward's mother was Norman and he had spent 25 years in Normandy. ✓

Edward wanted to impress and marry a Norman princess.

Edward kept Norman advisors and appointed a Norman as Bishop of London. ✓
Put the following events in chronological order.

1

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Londinium was founded.

2

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Londinium became one of the most important cities in Roman Britain.

3

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Roman troops were withdrawn from Britain.

4

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Londinium was abandoned.

5

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Lundenwic was developed.

6

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Alfred the Great re-established the Roman city as a burh.

7

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London was again one of the most important cities in England.

Which word describes an Anglo-Saxon fortified settlement?

'burh' ✓
Which word describes to agree to be ruled by someone superior?

'submit' ✓
How did London play an important supporting role in the Battle of Hastings?

Harold chose to wait for William in London.

Harold raced north from London to fight Hardrada. ✓

Harold called up levies from the fyrd in London. ✓

Harold fought Hardrada just outside of London.
What happened in London after the Battle of Hastings?

The Witan met there to launch a decisive attack against William.

William and his troops became ill whilst staying there.

The surviving Anglo-Saxon elite chose a new king there. ✓

William built a castle there to consolidate his control.
Other than London, where else did William see as his main target to secure control of?

Lincoln

Norwich

York

Winchester ✓
Why did William choose to be crowned in London?

It was the ancestral and religious capital of Anglo-Saxon England.

William wanted to portray himself as legitimate heir of Edward the Confessor. ✓

It had significant economic importance and trading opportunities. ✓

William wanted to show himself as a better alternative to Edward the Confessor.

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London played an important supporting role in the Battle of Hastings.
After the Battle of Hastings, the surviving Anglo-Saxon elite chose a new king in London.
William led his army on a strategic march around the southeast of England to intimidate London's population.
William chose to be crowned in London.
After his coronation, William ordered the construction of a castle to guard London.

Anglo-Saxons did not have castles so therefore their settlements did not have strong fortifications.

Anglo-Saxon burhs were fortified settlements, surrounded by strong walls designed to deter Vikings from attacking.