The Bayeux Tapestry

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1. Who was most likely responsible for commissioning the Bayeux Tapestry? William the Conqueror Bishop Odo of Bayeux Queen Matilda, wife of William the Conqueror Edith Godwinson, wife of King Edward the Confessor

2. What is the current length of the tapestry? 100 metres (328 feet) 35 metres (115 feet) 20 metres (66 feet) 70 metres (230 feet)

3. In what language are the annotations on the tapestry? Latin French Middle English Anglo-Norman

4. Approximately how many people are shown on the tapestry? 457 72 623 103

5. What can be mostly seen on the borders of the tapestry? Bible verses Portraits of the main characters Mythological figures and scenes from fables Floral designs

6. What are the most common weapons used by the Normans as shown in the tapestry? Daggers Swords Spears and javelins Bows and arrows

7. Which astronomical object can be seen in the tapestry? The Orion constellation The north star The Leo constellation Halley's comet

8. The tapestry has a famous panel with what appears to be a clergyman striking a woman. Who is this woman? Edith, wife of King Edward the Confessor Queen Matilda, wife of William the Conqueror It is not known The wife of Harold Godwinson

9. Where was the tapestry most likely made? England Germany Normandy, France Paris, France

10. Where can you see the tapestry? A museum in Bayeux, France National Gallery, London The Louvre, Paris The Smithsonian, Washington DC