The Norman Conquest

Question 1

What Anglo-Saxon king died in 1066?

Answer 1

Edward the Confessor

Question 2

When did the Anglo-Saxon king die?

Answer 2

January 1066

Question 3

How many claimants were there to the throne?

Answer 3

4

Question 4

How old was Edgar the Aetheling?

Answer 4

14

Question 5

What was the Witan?

Answer 5

A noble council that decided who was next to the throne.

Question 6

Who did the Witan support?

Answer 6

Harold Godwinson

Question 7

Which claimant was successful and where was he from?

Answer 7

William the Conqueror, from Normandy in France

Question 8

On what day did the Battle of Stamford Bridge happen?

Answer 8

25th September

Question 9

Which two claimants fought in the Battle of Stamford Bridge?

Answer 9

Harald Hardrada and Harold Godwinson

Question 10

What notable Anglo-Saxon supported Harald Hardrada and whose brother was he?

Answer 10

Tostig Godwinson, brother of Harold Godwinson

Question 11

Who was killed during the Battle of Stamford Bridge?

Answer 11

Harald Hardrada

Question 12

What prevented William from arriving sooner?

Answer 12

The wind

Question 13

What date did William arrive at Hastings?

Answer 13

28th September 1066

Question 14

What date did the Battle of Hastings happen?

Answer 14

14th October 1066

Question 15

What time did the Battle of Hastings begin and end?

Answer 15

9am to 5pm

Question 16

Who had the high ground in the Battle of Hastings?

Answer 16

Harold Godwinson

Question 17

What technique did William use to win?

Answer 17

Feigned retreat

Question 18

What day was William I crowned?

Answer 18

Christmas Day 1066