Question 1

In what year did William the Conqueror die?

Accepted Answer

1087

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1066

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1101

Answer

1095

Question 2

Where did William the Conqueror die?

Accepted Answer

Priory of Saint Gervase

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Westminster Abbey

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Clifford's Tower

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Battle Abbey

Question 3

What was William's condition as he lay dying?

Accepted Answer

He was old and obese

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He was healthy and energetic

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He was young and strong

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He was bedridden due to a broken leg

Question 4

What did William do to express his remorse as he lay dying?

Accepted Answer

Released his prisoners and donated to the church

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Ignored his sins

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Started a war

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Fled to Normandy

Question 5

Who did William the Conqueror leave the Duchy of Normandy to?

Accepted Answer

Robert Curthose

Answer

William Rufus

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Harold Godwinson

Answer

Henry

Question 6

What act did William perform as part of his deathbed confession?

Accepted Answer

He released many of his prisoners

Answer

He declared war on France

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He built a hospital

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He appointed a new king

Question 7

Which of his sons did William bequeath the Kingdom of England to?

Accepted Answer

William Rufus

Answer

Robert Curthose

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Harold Godwinson

Answer

Henry

Question 8

What happened to William's body after he died?

Accepted Answer

It was left exposed on the floor

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It was taken to London

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It was immediately buried

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It was embalmed

Question 9

What unusual event occurred during William's funeral procession?

Accepted Answer

A fire broke out in the town

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A sudden blizzard hit

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Nobles arrived late

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The church was overcrowded

Question 10

What issue arose when they tried to lower William's body into the grave?

Accepted Answer

The body was swollen and ruptured

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The coffin was too small

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The grave was too shallow

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The body was missing

Question 11

How was William viewed by his subjects during his reign?

Accepted Answer

As a feared ruler

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As a merchant

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As a beloved king

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As a peaceful leader

Question 12

Who was present at William's funeral that was noteworthy?

Accepted Answer

Only William's youngest son, Henry

Answer

William Rufus

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No family members were present

Answer

Robert Curthose

Question 13

What was the general perception of William as a king?

Accepted Answer

He was feared rather than beloved

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He was considered a benevolent king

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He was an extremely popular ruler

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He was universally respected

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