William Duke of Normandy/The Conqueror

Question 1

William’s Nationality

Answer 1

French

Question 2

Did William have a direct blood link to the throne

Answer 2

yes, he was King Edwards, Cousin

Question 3

Did anyone promise him the throne

Answer 3

Edward the Confessor promised him the throne

Question 4

Did the English like and support him

Answer 4

The men of England didn’t like him because he was from Normandy

Question 5

Another reason why he should be king

Answer 5

• He was a good organizer and was determined to get what he wanted.
• He has become a very successful ruler of Normandy

Question 6

Who won in the battle of Hastings on October 14, 1066,

Answer 6

William

Question 7

when did the normans set sail to England

Answer 7

The Normans set sail to England in September, 3 days after the battle of Stamford Bridge

Question 8

Who had a better chance of winning the battle of hastings

Answer 8

William the conqueror

Question 9

How were the Normans able to get the English down the hill

Answer 9

they pretended that they were retreating so the wall of bodies could loosen up, making it easier for them to win.