Y11 (Normans) 1066 and Claimants

In 1066, Edward the Confessor was king of England, he was know as the confessor because he was...

• Religious

• Honest

• Rich

• Powerful

Where had Edward the Confessor grown up after the death of his father?

• Denmark

• Ireland

• Rome

• Normandy

The Godwin family rebelled against Edward the confessor in which year?

• 1042

• 1051

• 1045

• 1066

With support from the Witan, the Godwins regain their power and Harold Godwinson was made?

• Arch Bishop of Canterbury

• Chancellor of the Exchequer

• Sub-Regulus

• The Earl of Northumbria

Which claimant said he had been promised the throne in 1051 by Harold Godwinson?

• Harold Godwinson

• Harold Hardrada

• William Duke of Normandy

• Edgar the Aethling

Who was Edward the Confessor's closest living relative?

• Harold Godwinson

• Harold Hardrada

• William Duke of Normandy

• Edgar the Aethling

Which claimant said he had a right to be king as he was related to King Canute?

• Harold Godwinson

• Harold Hardrada

• William Duke of Normandy

• Edgar the Aethling

Which claimant said he had been promised the throne by Edward on his deathbed (Novissima Verba)?

• Harold Godwinson

• Harold Hardrada

• William Duke of Normandy

• Edgar the Aethling

Which claimant had the support of the Witan (Council of King's advisors)?

• Harold Godwinson

• Harold Hardrada

• William Duke of Normandy

• Edgar the Aethling

Who was crowned following Edward the Confessor's death on the 5th January 1066?

• Harold Godwinson

• Harold Hardrada

• William Duke of Normandy

• Edgar the Aethling