Worksheet on the Norman Conquest of England in 1066, including a map and historical questions.

Let’s go through each question one by one. We’ll use the map and what we know about history to answer them.

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Question 1: What body of water separates England from Normandy?

Normandy is in northern France, across the English Channel from England. Looking at the map, you can see “English Channel” labeled between England and France (where Normandy is). So the correct answer is:

→ a. English Channel

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Questions 2–8: Coloring/Outlining Tasks

These are hands-on tasks for the student to do on their own copy of the map. Since we’re solving this as text-based homework help, we won’t color anything here — but let’s list what needs to be done so the student knows:

- Red dots on: Hastings, Oxford, York, London
- Color Scotland orange
- Color Ireland green
- Color Wales gray
- Color Normandy pink
- Outline England with brown
- Color major bodies of water blue (like Irish Sea, North Sea, English Channel)

*(Note: The student should do these on their printed worksheet.)*

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Question 9: Approximately how many miles separate Hastings and London?

Looking at the map, there’s a scale bar that says “Scale of Miles” with marks for 0, 25, 50, 75, 100.

Hastings is on the southeast coast. London is inland, northwest of Hastings. If you measure or estimate using the scale, the distance looks like it’s about halfway between 50 and 75 — maybe around 65 miles.

Check the options:
a. 45
b. 55
c. 65 ← best match
d. 75

→ c. 65

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Question 10: The English throne was won by ______, who was crowned at Westminster Abbey on December 25, 1066.

This is historical fact. After the Battle of Hastings in 1066, William of Normandy became king of England. He was crowned on Christmas Day, 1066, at Westminster Abbey.

Options:
a. Geoffrey the Bearded — not real in this context
b. Harald Hardrada — he died earlier in 1066 at Stamford Bridge
c. Harold Godwinson — he was the previous king, defeated at Hastings
d. William of Normandy → YES!

→ d. William of Normandy

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Question 11: What famous embroidered cloth depicts the Norman Conquest?

The Bayeux Tapestry is a long embroidered cloth that tells the story of the Norman Conquest, including the Battle of Hastings. It’s not actually a tapestry — it’s embroidery — but everyone calls it that.

Options:
a. Bayeux Tapestry → Correct
b. Hunt for the Unicorn — medieval art, but not about Normans
c. Magna Carta — a document, not a cloth
d. Shroud of Turin — religious relic, unrelated

→ a. Bayeux Tapestry

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Question 12: The city of London is located along what river?

Look at the map — London is shown near a river labeled “Thames.” Also, historically, London grew up along the River Thames.

Options:
a. Mersey — in northwest England (Liverpool area)
b. Thames → Yes!
c. Tyne — in northeast England (Newcastle)
d. Witham — smaller river in east England

→ b. Thames

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Final Answer:
1. a
2–8. (Student completes on map)
9. c
10. d
11. a
12. b