The Battles of Gate Fulford and Stamford Bridge

Question 1

what were the reasons for the outcome of gate fulford?

Answer 1

• the vikings outnumbered the saxons
• the vikings outmaneuvered the saxons
• the vikings pushed saxons into marshland

Question 2

what were the consequences of gate fulford?

Answer 2

• armies of northumbria and mercia destroyed

- york surrenders and recognise harold as king

Question 3

was Norway a strong threat?

Answer 3

very

Question 4

what were the reasons for the outcome of stamford bridge?

Answer 4

• vikings left behind by their army
• vikings left armour on ships
• vikings not expecting attack
• Tostig refused to join saxons

Question 5

what were the consequences of the stamford bridge?

Answer 5

• Tostig and Hardrada died

- saxon army looked powerful

Question 6

what can we learn from stamford bridge about Harold Godwinson?

Answer 6

he was merciful as he offered Tostig a chance to change sides before battle