Which TWO statements about the Norman Conquest are true?

Choose two answers.

AWilliam came from what is now northern Germany
BWilliam was the Saxon king of England before 1066
CThe Welsh slowly won back land from the NormansRight answer
DNorman French influenced the English languageRight answer

Answer: The Welsh slowly won back land from the Normans and Norman French influenced the English language

Norman French, spoken by the new rulers, shaped modern English. Wales was conquered at first but the Welsh regained territory. William came from Normandy, in today's northern France.

From chapter 3 of the handbook, "A long and illustrious history", section "Early Britain". Practice question 56 of 651, written in our own words.

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