Battle of Hastings

Name of the King of England who had dies, leaving the Englsih crown to be claimed.

• Edward the Confessor
• Edward the Peaceful
• Edward the Brave
• Edward the Forgiver

Name of the king chosen by the witan to rule England

• Harald Hardrada
• Edward the Confessor
• Harold Godwinson
• Duke William

Who supported William's claim to the throne, giving him a lot of sway with many people?

• The Queen
• Famous Lords
• The Pope

William's departure from France was delayed by...

• organisation problems
• ill health
• the weather
• a battle in France

Meanwhile, Harold Godwinson fought who in the North of England?

• Harald Hardrada and the Vikings
• William and the Normans
• The Scottish
• The Northern Earls

The English defended themselves well in battle by setting up a............ 

• shield wall
• castle
• moat
• barricade

Which part of William's army was unsuccessful at breaking through the wall, despite being the best in the world?

• foot soldiers
• archers
• cavalry
• swordsmen

The English were tricked into breaking the shield wall when...

• The Normans were all killed
• The Normans pretended to retreat
• The Normans stopped for a break
• The weather changed

In which year did the Battle of Hastings take place?

• 1064

• 1065

• 1166

• 1066

Who did Harold Godwinson fight first?

• William of Normandy

• Harald Hardraada