Norman Conquest

When was the Kingdom of England established?

• 637AD

• 714 AD

• 844 AD

• 927AD

Prior to 1066 who was England ruled by?

• The Picts

• The Celts

• The Vikings

• The Anglo-Saxons

Which of these countries were the Anglo Saxons from?

• Sweden

• Denmark

• France

• Holland

• Germany

On the 5th January who died without leaving an heir to the English throne?

• Edward the Protector

• Edward the Invincible

• Edward the Confessor

• Edward the Great

Which group decided who would be the next king of England?

• The Witan

• The Wootan

• The Witing

• The Wutan

In 1066 how many rivals were there to the throne of England?

• 2

• 3

• 4

• 5

Who did the Witan choose to be King of England?

• Harold Godwinson

• William of Normandy

• Harald Hardrada

• Edgar the Aetheling

How soon after Edward the Confessor died was Harold crowned King?

• 1 day

• a week

• a fortnight

• a month

Why did the Witan crown Harold so quickly?

• In case he changed his mind

• Because they feared an invasion

Harold Godwinson had been the Earl of __________?

• Sussex

• Mercia

• Wessex

• Northumberland