Anglo Saxons and Norman England

Question 1

What battle tactic did William the Conqueror use?

Answer 1

The Feigned Retreat

Question 2

How long did the Battle of Hastings last?

Answer 2

8 hours

Question 3

Troop numbers - Battle of Hastings

Answer 3

Around 7000 each side

Question 4

Why was Williams relationship with his son Robert so bad?

Answer 4

• William thought Robert wasn’t ready to rule Normandy
• William was given a castle (by Phillip II) which his son Robert used to attack him
• 1078-1079 Robert staged a rebellion against William
• William bullied Robert and gave him the nickname ‘Curthose’

Question 5

In what ways did the House of Godwin have control over the land?

Answer 5

-The House of Godwin’s earldom included Wessex, the richest part of England
-Harold’s brothers Tostig, Gyrth and Leofwine were granted Earldoms, giving them control over the majority of England
-They had so much land that they had control over many theigns

Question 6

What Earldom did Tostig control?

Answer 6

Northumbria

Question 7

What was a thegn?

Answer 7

Someone who served the Monarch by raising an army for them

Question 8

How did King Edward’s marriage to Edith support the Godwin House?

Answer 8

Gave them powerful links to the monarchy

Question 9

When did king Edward rule?

Answer 9

1042-1066