Battle of Fulford Gate

Who was crowned King of England on 1066 after gaining support from the Lords and Knights?

• Harald Hardrada

• Harold Godwinson

• William of Normandy

• Tostig

Who was outraged (mad) when they heard the news that Harold Godwinson has been crowned King.

• Tostig and Harald Hardrada

• Harald Hardrada and Edgar the Atheling

• Harald Hardrada and William of Normandy

• William of Normandy and Edgar the Atheling

Harold Godwinson had no idea that Harald Hardrada and William of Normandy were getting ships ready to attack England.

• True

• False

Harold Godwinson expected an attack from spring 1066. Spies had told Harold Godwinson that Harald Hardrada and William of Normandy were getting ships ready for to attack England.

• True

• False

By late August everything was still quiet. Harold Godwinson felt that the English could relax, so he let his army return home to collect the ____________.

• more weapons

• harvest

• rain

• children

Harold Godwinson’s younger brother is named...

• Edgar

• Allan

• Tostig

• Bob

Harold Godwinson's younger brother, Tostig, join Harald Hardrada's army and helped Harald Hardarada fight.

• True

• False

Hardrada’s army began marching towards York. About a kilometre from York, the English army lay in wait at ___________ __________.

• Fulford Gate

• Stamford Bridge

• Mr. DIY

• a farm house

On 20 September, a 30-minute fight ended in victory (win) for __________________.

• Harold Godwinson

• Harald Hardarda

• William Duke of Normandy

Four days later (24 September), the town of York surrendered to Harald Hardrada without a fight.

• True

• False