Bayeux Tapestry Flashcards
1
Q
Who is Edward’s wife? And who’s sister does she belong to?
A
Edith is Edwards wife, and sister of Harold Godwinson
2
Q
Who is the earl of Wessex?
A
Harold Godwinson
3
Q
Who is Harold Godwinson’s brother?
A
Tostig
4
Q
Who is the King of Norway?
A
Harold Hardrada
5
Q
Who is the Duke of Normandy?
A
William
6
Q
Who is Odo?
A
William’s half brother
7
Q
What did Odo do for William?
A
Odo created the Bayeux Tapestry, for William to make fun of Harold Godwinson who broke the oath of being king.
8
Q
Who are the Witan?
A
Council of the king
9
Q
What does the Tapestry tell us about?
A
It tells us about the Norman conquest of England conquering William, duke of Normandy
10
Q
Who is the king of England
A
Edward the confessor
