The BIG Year 7 Quiz: The Norman Conquest

How did William and Edward know one another?

• Edward was William's father

• William and Edward had fought one another in battle

• William had protected Edward when Edward had been exiled in Normandy

• Edward and William were brothers

Which of these battles happened first?

• The Battle of Hastings

• The Battle of Stamford Bridge

• The Battle of Bosworth

• The Battle of Flodden

What was the name of Edward the Confessors successor? (who became king when he died?)

• William of Normandy

• Harald Hardrada

• Harthacnut

• Harold Godwinson

Which of the following did NOT happen at the Battle of Stamford Bridge?

• Only 24 out of the original 300 ships were needed to take the Vikings back to Norway

• Tostig Godwinson was killed

• Harald Hardrada killed Harold Godwinson

• A brave viking warrior was able to block a bridge for an hour before being killed

Which TWO of the following were part of the Witan (advisors to the king)

• Earls

• Bishops

• Monks

• Businessmen

Which of the following was not a method of control used by the Normans?

• Castles

• Terror

• Domesday Book

• Public speeches

How many people lost their lives as a result of the 'Harrying of the North'?

• 100

• 10,000

• 100,000

• 1,000,000

What is the main source of info historians have for finding out about Norman England?

• The Bayeux Tapestry

• Diaries written by English peasants

• Newspapers

• Transcripts of speeches

Where did William and his Norman army land in 1066 upon his arrival to England?

• Hastings

• Dover

• Portsmouth

• Pevensey

Which TWO of the following were part of the Norman army?

• Archers

• Knights

• Housecarls

• Fyrd