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The Bayeux Tapestry

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Introduction:
"Ten questions on the Bayeux Tapestry, a long embroidered cloth that tells the story of the Norman conquest of England. Although it reflects the Norman point of view, it is considered one of the great historical records of the Middle Ages in Britain."


1. Who was most likely responsible for commissioning the Bayeux Tapestry?
    Bishop Odo of Bayeux
    Queen Matilda, wife of William the Conqueror
    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?
    Middle English
    Anglo-Norman
    French
    Latin


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


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


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 north star
    The Orion constellation
    Halley's comet
    The Leo constellation


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


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


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


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