History Autumn half term 1:Normans

Question 1

What language did the Normans speak?

Answer 1

French

Question 2

What year did the Normans invade?

Answer 2

1066

Question 3

Who was the Norman duke that conquered England?

Answer 3

William

Question 4

What people were the people of England?

Answer 4

Anglo-Saxon

Question 5

Who were the 4 people who had a claim to the throne?

Answer 5

Edgar Atheling, Harold Godwinson, Harald Hadrada and William Duke of Normandy

Question 6

Who was crowned first as King in 1066?

Answer 6

Harold Godwinson

Question 7

Which King died and left no heir?

Answer 7

Edward the confesser

Question 8

At what battle was Harald Hardrada defeated?

Answer 8

Battle of Stamford Bridge

Question 9

Who was Harald Hardrada?

Answer 9

Th King of Norway

Question 10

Which group of people put Harold Godwinson as king?

Answer 10

The Anglo Saxon Witan

Question 11

Why was Edgar Atheling ruled out for the throne?

Answer 11

Because he was too young

Question 12

What battle did the Anglo Saxon and Norman armies fight in?

Answer 12

The Battle of Hastings

Question 13

Why did the Normans believe God was on there side?

Answer 13

Because William had a papal banner

Question 14

What position was the Saxon army on?

Answer 14

High ground on a hill

Question 15

How was Harold Godwinson believed to be have killed?

Answer 15

He was shot in the eye

Question 16

How was Harald Hardrada believed to be have killed?

Answer 16

Stabbed by a spear from under the bridge

Question 17

What type of castles did the Normans build?

Answer 17

Motte and bailey