Norman Conquest

Question 2

What significant event occurred in 1066 regarding King Edward the Confessor?

Answer 2

King Edward the Confessor died with no heir

Question 3

Who was declared the next King of England after Edward the Confessor?

Answer 3

Harold Godwinson

Question 4

Who were the two other claimants to the English throne besides Harold Godwinson?

Answer 4

William Duke of Normandy and Harald Hardrada

Question 5

What town did Harald Hardrada attack in September 1066?

Answer 5

York

Question 6

What was the name of the battle where Harold Godwinson defeated the Viking army?

Answer 6

Battle of Stamford Bridge

Question 7

How long did Harold Godwinson march his soldiers to meet the Vikings?

Answer 7

5 days

Question 8

What happened on the same day Harold defeated the Vikings?

Answer 8

William of Normandy landed in the south of England

Question 9

How long did it take Harold Godwinson to march back to the south of England?

Answer 9

5 days

Question 10

What advantages did William’s soldiers have over Harold’s army?

Answer 10

• Well rested
• Better equipped
• Larger in number

Question 11

What was the outcome of the Battle of Hastings?

Answer 11

Harold was killed and William became King