The Norman Conquest of England 1066

Name the English King who died in January 1066.

• William of Normandy

• Harold Godwinson

• Edward the Confessor

• Harald Hardraada

Where did the Normans come from?

• They were Irish.

• They were originally Vikings / "North men" who settled in northern France in an area which became known as "Normandy".

• They came from Norway.

• They came from Denmark.

What language did the Normans speak when they came to England?

• French

• Norman

• English

• German

Why did the death of Edward the Confessor cause arguments?

• Because he died of the plague.

• Because he was a very holy and gentle King who was liked by everybody.

• Because he owed lots of money to his friends.

• Because he died without leaving an heir to inherit his throne.

"Bonjour! Je suis un Duc et je ne parle pas Anglais. I am a fierce soldier who has won many battles but I will never be King in my homeland."

Who am I?

• Ethelred the Unready

• Harald Hardraada

• Duke William of Normandy

• Harold Godwinson

"Hello! I am an English Earl who has lived in England all of my life. I am brother in law to the dead King Edward and have worked for many years in his court."

Who am I?

• Duke William of Normandy

• Harold Godwinson

• Harald Hardraada

• Edward the Confessor

"Hej! I am already King of Norway and Denmark and am a descendant of King Harthacnut who was King of England before Edward. I am a fierce warrior and have a huge army."

Who am I?

• Harald Hardraada

• Duke William of Normandy

• Harold Godwinson

• Ethelred the Unready

Which of the candidates for the English throne in 1066 spoke English fluently?

• Edward the Confessor

• Duke William of Normandy

• Harald Hardraada

• Harold Godwinson

Name the embroided cloth which was commissioned by the new English King to remember his victory at the Battle of Hastings.

• The Bathwater Tapestry

• The Bayeux Tapestry

• The Bayou Tapestry

• The Bay You Tapestry

Name the King who died at the Battle of Hastings, killed by an arrow through his eye.

• Edward the Confessor

• Duke William of Normandy

• Harald Hardraada

• Harold Godwinson