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166. Who led the Norman invasion of England in 1066?
167. When was the last successful foreign invasion of England?
168. What modern country was William the Conqueror from?
169. What event does the Bayeux Tapestry commemorate?
170. Where can the Bayeux Tapestry be seen today?
171. What was the name of the great survey ordered by William the Conqueror to record land, property, and livestock across England?
172. What changes did the Norman Conquest bring to England?
173. Which two languages led to the English language?
174. Which English king introduced the Statute of Rhuddlan in 1284 after annexing Wales?
175. Which two castles were built to maintain English power in Wales?
176. Which Scottish King defeated the English at the Battle of Bannockburn?
177. Which battle did the Scottish led by Robert the Bruce defeat the English in 1314?
178. What was the name of the area around Dublin ruled by the English in Ireland?
179. What was the name of the long war fought between England and France?
180. Which famous battle of the Hundred Years War was won by King Henry V in 1415?