William Taking Control

How many Saxon's lived in England after the Battle of Hastings?

• 1m

• 2m

• 2.5m

• 3m

How many men did William have present in England after his victory?

• 3,000

• 5,000

• 7,000

• 10,000

What tactic did William use to force the remaining Earls to surrender?

• Intimidation

• Encirclement

• Brute Force

• Negotiation

Who was Williams main threat to the throne after Harold died?

• Harold Godwinson

• Earl Morcar

• Edgar Atheling

• Harald Hardrada

When was William crowned King?

• 25th December 1066

• 1st January 1067

• 1st November 1066

• 26th December 1066

Who crowned William the Conqueror king?

• The Pope

• Archbishop Stigand

• Archbishop Bob

• Archbishop Aldred

Some people shouted approval of William being crowned king, how did the guards react?

• Join in

• Asked what was being said

• They burnt down local villages

• They executed the people shouting

Where were the Marches established?

• Between England and Scotland

• In England

• In Wales

• Between England and Wales

Who was in charge of the Marches?

• William's loyal followers

• Harold's Earls

• William himself

• Welsh People

Why did William establish the Marchers?

• To cut off Wales

• To punish those on the border

• To reward his followers

• To prevent attacks and increase control