How Well Do You Know The 11th Century?

Here are 11 questions about the 11th century world. Good luck!

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On Dec 20, 2015

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By the time of his death in 1035, Cnut the Great was the king of three countries. Which were they?

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Construction began on this building in Florence in 1059. What is it?

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What was the name of the battle fought in 1071, where the Seljuk Turks defeated the Byzantines?

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What is the Domesday Book?

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Rodrigo Díaz de Vivar, better known as El Cid, is best known for conquering which city in 1094?

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William Shakespeare would write a play about this 11th century Scottish king, although his historical accuracy was dubious. Who was he?

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Basil II ruled the Byzantine Empire from 976 to 1025. What was nickname?

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Which of these four works does NOT cover the Norman Invasion of England in 1066?

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Where was the first university established in Europe?

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Emperor Henry IV went to Canossa to beg forgiveness from which Pope?

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This illustration comes from a work by Al-Biruni, a famous 11th century scholar from Iran. What does it show?

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