The Norman Conquest: Invasion

Question 1

edward the confessor dies in what date

Answer 1

5 jan 1066

Question 2

edward is buried and harold
godwinson crowned king on what date

Answer 2

6 jan 1066

Question 3

harold has to disband his fleet and southern army on what date

Answer 3

8 sept 1066

Question 4

battle of fulford was on what date

Answer 4

20 sept 1066

Question 5

harold defeats hardrada on which date

Answer 5

25 sept 1066

Question 6

william lands at pevensy on whAT DATE

Answer 6

28 sept 1066

Question 7

harold arrives back at london on which date

Answer 7

6 oct 1066

Question 8

harold leaves london on which date

Answer 8

11 oct 1066

Question 9

the battle of hastings was on which date

Answer 9

14 oct 1066

Question 10

Who were the 4 contenders for the throne?

Answer 10

Harold Hardrara, Harold Godwinson, William of Normandy, Edgar the Atheleg

Question 11

Why was the battle of Fulford won so easily?

Answer 11

Hardrada concealed moat of his troops

Question 12

Why was the Battle of Stamford bridge won easily?

Answer 12

The viking back up didn’t turn up in time and the vikings were outnumbered?