1066

What did the people of Europe witness in 1066 that they thought was a sign of change to come?

• An angel

• A comet

• The sea turned red

• An earthquake

Who were the contenders for the English throne in 1066

• Godred Crovan

• Harald Hardrada

• Brian Boru

• Harold Godwineson

• William of Normandy

Select the correct chronology

• Edward dies, Battle of Stamford Bridge, Battle of Hastings, William crowned, the harrying of the North

• Edward dies, Battle of Hastings, Battle of Stamford Bridge, William crowned, the harrying of the North

• Edward dies, Battle of Stamford Bridge, Battle of Hastings, harrying of the North, William crowned

• Edward dies, William crowned, Battle of Stamford Bridge, the harrying of the North, Battle of Hastings

Legend has it that Harold was killed by an (a)   to the eye.

Where were the Normans from?

• Northern France

• North Wales

• The North of Enlgand

• The North of Ireland

In a motte and bailey castle, a motte is...

• A wooden fence wall

• A mound of earth

• A stone tower

• A spiked gate

Whose job was it to give protection to and take rent from the peasants?

• King

• Earl

• Knight

• Bishop

William collected information about the English in the (a)   book.

Who was the king that died in 1066?

• Edward the Professor

• Edward the Confessor

• Richard the Protestor

• Richard the Lionheart

This is from the (a)   tapestry.