Norman Invasion

Question 1

Where did Anglo-Saxons come from?

Answer 1

Northern Germany, Denmark and Northern Holland.

Question 2

When did Anglo-Saxons come to Britain?

Answer 2

5th and 6th century.

Question 3

Why did Anglo-Saxons come to Britain?

Answer 3

Farming.

Question 4

What did Anglo-Saxons introduce to Britain?

Answer 4

Wooden boats.

Question 5

Where did Vikings come from?

Answer 5

Denmark, Norway and Sweden

Scandinavia.

Question 6

When did the Vikings come to Britain?

Answer 6

The year 793.

Question 7

Why did the Vikings come to Britain?

Answer 7

Land and farm-work.

Question 8

What did the Vikings introduce to Britain?

Answer 8

Crafting and trading.

Question 9

Where did the Normans come from?

Answer 9

Northern France.

Question 10

When did the Normans come?

Answer 10

1066.

Question 11

Why did the Normans come?

Answer 11

To overthrow the crown.

Question 12

What did the Normans introduce to Britain?

Answer 12

Castles.

Question 13

What qualities did the Witan council need in the new ruler?

Answer 13

. A skilled leader
. A skilled warrior
. English
. A relative to the king

Question 14

3 main claimants were:

Answer 14

. Harald Hardrada (Norwegian)
. Harold Godwinson (Wessex)
. Guillaume (Northern France)

Question 15

Who was the last claimant but was too sick to become king?

Answer 15

Edgar Aetheling.

Question 16

Pros and cons about Edgar?

Answer 16

P: 
He was a close relative.
C: 
He was sick
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And not well enough to hold a conversation

Question 17

Harald?

Answer 17

P:
Promised to be by another king
Has been king for years
C:
Not relatives
Not promised by the latest king

Question 18

Harold?

Answer 18

C:
Leads an army 
Lead the country as deputy for years
P:
Not royal 
A vague promise to William

Question 19

Guillaume?

Answer 19

P:
He chose him
Cousin 
Sorted out the country
C:
French

Question 20

What flawed Williams plan at first?

Answer 20

The wind was blowing towards him.

Question 21

How many soldiers did Harald have?

Answer 21

10000.

Question 22

Where was the place that Harald and Harold fought?

Answer 22

Stratford bridge.

Question 23

What was William’s advantage?

Answer 23

The south was unprotected.

Question 24

William was lucky:

Answer 24

The wind changed for him

Question 25

Harold’s mistakes:

Answer 25

Harold went straight into battle.

Question 26

William was a good leader:

Answer 26

William tricked Harold into going downhill to give the battle fairer grounds.

Question 27

What date was the battle of Stratford?

Answer 27

25th of September.

Question 28

Who betrayed the king by helping the Vikings?

Answer 28

Tostig Godwinson.

Question 29

How long did it take Harold to travel to York?

Answer 29

Two days or 185 miles.

Question 30

Out of the 300 boats how many were actually needed when the Vikings fled?

Answer 30

24.

Question 31

Who was John of Worcester biased for?

Answer 31

Harold Godwinson

Question 32

Who was Guillaume of Jumiege biased for?

Answer 32

William of Normandy.