Battle For The English Crown Flashcards
What year did the Battle for the English Crown take place?
1066
Who was the king of England before the Battle of Hastings?
King Edward the Confessor
What was the primary cause of the conflict for the English crown in 1066?
The disputed succession following King Edward’s death
Who claimed the English throne based on a promise made by King Edward?
Harold Godwinson
Who was the Duke of Normandy that claimed the English throne?
William the Conqueror
True or False: The Battle of Hastings was fought between Harold Godwinson and William the Conqueror.
True
What was the name of the battle fought on October 14, 1066?
The Battle of Hastings
Fill in the blank: William the Conqueror was also known as _______.
William I of England
What was the outcome of the Battle of Hastings?
William the Conqueror defeated Harold Godwinson.
What tactic did William use to gain an advantage during the battle?
Feigned retreats
Who was killed at the Battle of Hastings?
Harold Godwinson
What was the significance of the Battle of Hastings?
It marked the beginning of Norman rule in England.
Which battle is considered one of the most important turning points in English history?
The Battle of Hastings
What was the name of the document that William commissioned to assess land ownership in England after his victory?
The Domesday Book
True or False: After the Battle of Hastings, William faced no further challenges to his rule.
False
What was the relationship between Harold Godwinson and King Edward?
Harold was Edward’s brother-in-law.
Who was the third claimant to the English throne in 1066 besides Harold and William?
Harald Hardrada
What battle did Harold Godwinson fight before the Battle of Hastings?
The Battle of Stamford Bridge
Fill in the blank: The Battle of Hastings concluded the _______ period in England.
Anglo-Saxon
What was one of the immediate effects of William’s victory?
The establishment of feudalism in England.
What was the name of the hill where the Battle of Hastings took place?
Senlac Hill
Who was the leader of the Norwegian forces at the Battle of Stamford Bridge?
Harald Hardrada
How did the English army prepare for the Battle of Hastings?
They formed a shield wall.
What was the main advantage of William’s army during the battle?
Cavalry support
