Normans And 1066

Question 1

When was Edward the confesser king?

Answer 1

1042-1066

Question 2

When did Edward the Confesser die?

Answer 2

1066

Question 3

How many children di he have?

Answer 3

None despite a Saxon wife

Question 4

What did this mean for the next person on the throne?

Answer 4

There was no one there to take his place

Question 5

What happened in 1066?

Answer 5

There was a lot of contenders for the throne which meant people fought to be king.

Question 6

What was the good reasons was there for Harland Hardrada having the throne?

Answer 6

Claimed to be the true heir of Canute. Since Canute had ruled England as well as Norway and Denmark so should he. Harold Godwin’s brother Tostig supported him and would supply an army and ships to help dethrone Harold. Also supported by vikings.

Question 7

What was bad reasons for Harold Hardrada having the throne?

Answer 7

He was in Norway not England. Most English men preferred Harold. If he invaded England it would renew the old wars between Danes and English.

Question 8

What was the good reasons for William of Normandy having the throne?

Answer 8

Claimed that Edward the Confessor had promised him the throne of England. Claimed that Harold had sworn to back him as king. He was an experienced commander and had good equipment he was supported by the pope

Question 9

What was the bad reasons for William of Normandy having the throne?

Answer 9

Harold was already established as England would require a fleet and could be very risky. He would have little support in England. He also was a foreigner

Question 10

What was the bad reasons for a Harold Godwin being the king?

Answer 10

William claimed that Harold had promised to support him as king, and had sworn on holy relics to do so.

Question 11

What was the good thing for Harold Godwin being the king?

Answer 11

Brother-in- law of Edward the confessor . A good strong fighting leader. Very popular with most of the English. He had been elected King by Witan (Saxon Council made up of bishops, nobles and advisors.

Question 12

What was the good reasons for Edward the Atheling being the king?

Answer 12

Great grandson of Ethelred the Unready. Grand nephew of Edward the Confessor. Thus a direct descendant of the Saxon royal family. Harry had only married into it.

Question 13

What was the bad reasons for Edward the Atheling being the king?

Answer 13

Only a boy so could not fight either Duke William or King of Norway. Had been brought up in Hungary so had few supporters in England.

Question 14

When did Edward the Confesser die?

Answer 14

On the 6th of January 1066

Question 15

What are the Witan?

Answer 15

The most important people of England including Lords and Bishops

Question 16

Who became King in 1066 on the 6th of January?

Answer 16

Harold Godwinson

Question 17

What were Harold Hardrada and William of Normandy’ s reactions of him being king?

Answer 17

They thought they had better reasons. They were very angry they even fought him

Question 18

What did Harold Godwinson do in February-March 1066?

Answer 18

Told the English people about the new laws because all the new kings did this

Question 19

What did Harold Godwinson see in the sky and what were his and the crowds impression?

Answer 19

He was scared by something he saw burning in the sky. The crowd thought it was a message from God that God didn’t want him to be king

Question 20

What did Harold Godwin arange for in the summer of 1066?

Answer 20

To send an army of soldiers to gather

Question 21

Why did William of Normandy not turn up?

Answer 21

The seas between England and France were bad