1066 Flashcards
1
Q
Who was the previous king?
A
Edward the Confessor!
2
Q
Who were the three main rivals for the throne?
A
William the duke of Normandy
Harold Godwinson
Harald Hardrada
3
Q
What were the best soldiers called?
A
House carlls
4
Q
When and where was the battle between Godwinson and William?
A
On the 14th October in the south!
5
Q
How was Godwinson killed?
A
By a sword or an arrow struck him In the eye!
6
Q
On which day was William crowned king?
A
Christmas Day!
7
Q
Where was William crowned king?
A
West minister abbey!
8
Q
What month did Edward the confessor die?
A
January 1066
9
Q
Finnish the name…
Harold the Earl…
A
Of Wessex
10
Q
Finnish the name…
Harald the….
A
Viking!
11
Q
Finnish the name…
William the…
A
Duke of Normandy
