1. Key People and Their Claims Flashcards
1
Q
Who was the king of England who died in 1066 without saying who should be king next.
A
Edward the Confessor?
2
Q
Who was last Anglo-Saxon king who died in the Battle of Hastings.
A
Harold Godwinson
3
Q
Who was the Viking king who also wanted to be king of England in 1066.
A
Harald Hardrada?
4
Q
Who was the French duke who became King of England after winning the Battle of Hastings in 1066.
A
William, Duke of Normandy?
5
Q
What promise did Edward the Confessor make to William?
A
He promised William he could be king of England.
6
Q
What promise did Harold Godwinson make to William?
A
Harold promised to support William, but then he took the throne himself.
7
Q
Who helped William become king?
A
The Pope (a very important church leader).
