Unit 2- Settlers, Raiders and Invaders Flashcards
Who ruled the south
The anglo-saxons
Who ruled the north?
The vikings
When did the Vikings raid England
In the early ninth century
Who set up small kingdoms?
The anglo-saxons
Who raided and settled in England?
The Vikings
Who died without a heir?
King Edward the confessor
Who were the 4 candinates?
Harold Godwinson, Harald Hardrada, Edgar Atheling and William Duke of Normandy
Who was chosen by the witan to be king?
Harold Godwinson
Who fought in the battle of Stamford Bridge?
Harold Godwinson and Harald Hardrada
Who won the battle of Stamford Bridge?
Harold Godwinson
Who fought in the battle of Hastings?
Harold Godwinson and William Duke of Normandy
Who was victorious in the battle of Hastings?
William Duke of Normandy