Saturday 10th December 2022
Difficulty: Easy
The Bayeux Tapestry (Quiz #22)
(Public domain)
The Bayeux Tapestry depicts the events leading up to the Norman Conquest of England in 1066, led by William, Duke of Normandy challenging Harold II, King of England, and culminating in the Battle of Hastings. It is thought to date to the 11th century, within a few years after the battle. It tells the story from the point of view of the conquering Normans but is now widely accepted to have been made in England.
1. What alternative name for the Bayeux Tapestry has gained ground among certain art historians in recent years (source: Wikipedia)?
2. Which of these is an embroidery inspired by the Bayeux Tapestry (source: Wikipedia)?
3. How many men’s penises are depicted in the Bayeux Tapestry (source: The Times)?
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