History Homework 5 Flashcards
1
Q
When was the Uprising against Tostig, Tostig exiled?
A
1065
2
Q
When was the battle of Hastings?
A
October 14th 1066
3
Q
What battle was a crushing defeat for Edwin and Morcar?
A
Battle of Gate Fulford
4
Q
Who became king on 5th January 1066?
A
Harold Godwinson
5
Q
Whose murder was the trigger for the rebellion against Tostig?
A
Gospatric
6
Q
At which battle did Harold take his enemy completely by surprise in battle?
A
Battle of Stamford Bridge
7
Q
How many of the 300 ships Hardrada came with were needed to take the vikings home after the battle?
A
24
8
Q
Name the french contender to the throne
A
William of Normandy
9
Q
What is the Anglo-Saxon name for a fortified town? the
A
Burh
10
Q
When was the harrying of the north?
A
1069-70
