Following his victory in the Battle of Hastings, William, Duke of Normandy, was crowned King of England in the newly finished Westminster Abbey on Christmas Day 1066. William constructed the Tower of London, the first of the many Norman castles in England to be rebuilt in stone, in the southeastern corner of the city, to intimidate the native inhabitants. In 1097, William II began the building of Westminster Hall, close by the abbey of the same name. The hall became the basis of a new Palace of Westminster. COUNT 5
QSN1 In what area of London was the Tower of London built? ANS1 southeastern corner QSN2 The Palace of Westminster originated from what building? ANS2 Westminster Hall QSN3 On what day did Duke William II of Normandy become King of England? ANS3 Christmas Day 1066 QSN4 Who built Westminster Hall? ANS4 William II QSN5 In which famous battle did Duke William II of Normandy see victory? ANS5 the Battle of Hastings