Quiz: William the Conqueror
When was William the Conqueror born?
- About 1028, Falaise, Normandy.
- About 1137, Tikrit.
- About 1122.
- Between 1428 and 1431, probably Sighișoara, Transylvania (then Kingdom of Hungary).
Answer
About 1028, Falaise, Normandy. — Born: About 1028, Falaise, Normandy..
When did William the Conqueror die?
- 1087, Rouen.
- Late 1476 or early 1477, in battle near Bucharest.
- 1481, on campaign.
- 1193, Damascus.
Answer
1087, Rouen. — Died: 1087, Rouen..
When did William the Conqueror reign?
- Duke of Normandy 1035 to 1087; king of England 1066 to 1087.
- 1368 to 1398.
- King 1152 to 1190; emperor 1155 to 1190.
- 1444 to 1446 and 1451 to 1481.
Answer
Duke of Normandy 1035 to 1087; king of England 1066 to 1087. — Reign: Duke of Normandy 1035 to 1087; king of England 1066 to 1087..
What realm did William the Conqueror rule?
- Normandy and England.
- Muscovy, grown into a united Russian state.
- The Ayyubid Sultanate, from Egypt to Syria.
- The Ottoman Empire.
Answer
Normandy and England. — Realm: Normandy and England..
True or false: Duke of Normandy who became king of England in 1066, born about 1028 and dead in 1087.
- True
- False
Answer
True — From the entry's summary.