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In 1066 who won the battle of Stamford Bridge?

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Harold Godwinson.

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Who was the youngest candidate in 1066?

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Edgar Atheling.

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Who was chosen as the king in 1066 by the Witan?

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Harold Godwinson.

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Which position did Harold Godwinson take when he realised he couldn’t surprise William?

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Senlac Hill.

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What tactic did William use in the battle of Hastings?

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Fake retreat.

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Who was crowned king on Christmas Day?

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William.

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What were the strengths of the motte and bailey.

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Had a big hill and had a good retreat point with a palisade.

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How did Harold Godwinson die?

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He was shot in the eye.

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What did the domesday book have in it?

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The information on what everyone owned.

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Who was William’s mother

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A tanners daughter

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Who was Williams father

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The previous Duke of Normandy

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Which country was Harold Hardrada king of?

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Norway.

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Where was Edgar Atheling born?

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Hungary.

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Why did Williams guards slaughter a crowd outside his coronation

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Because they thought they were rioting but the crowd was just cheering

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How many bishops were there in 1066.

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6

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Where were Harold Godwinson’s spies when they found out about Harold Hardrada’s invasion?

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Shetland

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When did William land at Pevency bay ?

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28th September.

18
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In 1068 how many rebellions did Harold Godwinson’s son’s lead?

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2.

19
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What was the harrying of the North?

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William starved England.

20
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How did William do in terms of the economy in England?

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He made them wealthier.

21
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What did William do to get rid of food for the harrying of the north?

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He burnt everyone’s crops.

22
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Who was the king after William?

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William 2nd (Rufus)

23
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What year did William the conqueror die?

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1087

24
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What did William leave his youngest son?

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£5,000

25
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What did William leave his eldest son?

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The title “The Duke of Normandy”.

26
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What did William leave his middle son?

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The throne to England.

27
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What did Williams servants do when he died?

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They stripped him.

28
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What was Harold Godwinson doing when he found out about Williams invasion?

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Having a banquet.

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What was the most elite soldier in Harold Godwinson’s army?

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House Carls.

30
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What time period was 1066 in?

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Medieval/Dark ages

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