1066 The Candidates For The Throne

Question 1

When did Edward the Confessor die?

Answer 1

5th January 1066

Question 2

Which was the only English man who applied for the throne

Answer 2

Harold Godwinson

Question 3

Which of the 4 candidates was blood related to Edward the Confessor?

Answer 3

Edgar the Atheling or Prince Edgar

Question 4

Where did the Norman live

Answer 4

Normandy

Question 5

What were people who were French and Norman called?

Answer 5

Anglo- Saxon

Question 6

What was a strength of Harold Godwinson?

Answer 6

He had the support of the Witan,a group of the most powerful men in England.

Question 7

What was a strength of Edgar The Atheling?

Answer 7

He was the only person who was blood related to Edward and applied for the throne.

Question 8

What was William Duke of Normandy strength.

Answer 8

He had helped Edward in 1051 bu sendidng him soldiers for war so we know they had a good relationship.

Question 9

What was Harald Hadrada s strength?

Answer 9

He had very good war knowledge so that would be useful for fighting.