Battle Of Hastings - key Individuals

Question 1

Harold Godwinson has to march south in order to fight who and at what battle?

Answer 1

William of Normandy at the Battle of Hastings

Question 2

Harold Godwinson was the Earl of ???

Answer 2

Wessex

Question 3

Harald Hadraada fought against Harold Godwinson at what battle in Yorkshire?

Answer 3

Battle of Stamford Bridge

Question 4

Harald Hadraada felt he had a claim to the English throne. Why?

Answer 4

Because his ancestor had been king, King Cnut, earlier in the century

Question 5

William of Normandy - the Norman felt he had a claim to the throne. Why?

Answer 5

He said that Edward had promised him the throne in 1051.

Question 6

Who did Harold Godwinson have to march to Yorkshire in order to fight?

Answer 6

Hardrada

Question 7

Who was king Edward’s brother in law?

Answer 7

Harold Godwinson

Question 8

After the Battle of Stamford Bridge in Yorkshire, what did Harold Godwinson have to make his army do?

Answer 8

March 250 miles south to meet William’s army.

Many in Harold’s arms were exhausted and / or left the army to return home

Question 9

The most important bishops and earls in England made up the royal council who crowned Harold Godwinson as king. What was the royal council called?

Answer 9

Witan