AS/Normans -Battles of Fulford, Stamford Bridge and Hastings

Who was chosen by the Witan to rule England following Edward's death?

• Harald Hardrada

• Edward the Confessor

• Harold Godwinson

• Duke William

What mistake did Harold Godwinson make during the summer of 1066?

• Failed to gain enough supplies of food and hay for his soldiers and horses.

• He marched 200 miles from Stamford Bridge to Hastings.

• Disbanded his army and defences from Wessex as he believed William's invasion was no longer imminent.

• Attempted to make peace with his brother Tostig Godwinson.

Select all indviduals who took part in the Battle of Fulford:

• Harold Godwinson

• Earls Edwin and Morcar

• Harald Hardrada

• William of Normandy

• Tostig Godwinson

What did William do while Harold was fighting at Stamford Bridge? Select more than one answer.

• Travelled up to York to prepare to fight them both.

• Pillaged towns and villages in Wessex.

• Made deals with Tostig Godwinson to gain support.

• Built a motte and bailey castle at Pevensey from which to control the south.

Who did Harold Godwinson fight first?

• William of Normandy

• Harald Hardrada

Select all individuals who took part in the Battle of Stamford Bridge:

• Harold Godwinson

• Duke William

• Tostig Godwinson

• Harold Hardrada

Why was the Battle of Stamford Bridge significant?

• With Hardrada defeated, it enabled William time to pillage Wessex and he only had to fight one less contender.

• Harold Godwinson had guaranteed the Norwegian promise from Olaf Hardrada not to invade again.

• William had successfully used traditional Norman tactics to attack the English.

• Harold Godwinson had been defeated.

• Following the battle, Harold had a severely depleted military force.

In which year and month did the Battle of Hastings take place?

• January 1066

• August 1066

• September 1066

• October 1066

How was William prepared for the Battle of Hastings? Select more than one answer.

• Prepared 13 tonnes of grain and hay for his horses

• Organised between 4 and 6000 soldiers, including 800 knights

• Travelled 200 miles from Stamford Bridge and recruited soldiers on the way

• Organised an army of housecarls which were professionally trained soldiers.

• Secured the Pope's support for his invasion by carrying a banner.

Why did the English have an advantage at the beginning of the Battle of Hastings?

• They had superior troops.

• They were positioned on the crest of a small hill flanked by forests.

• They had not yet fought a battle so were fresh and well equipped.

• They allied themselves with Hardrada's men.