Norman Conquest

Which English king died in January 1066 with no children?

• King William

• King Ethelred

• King Harold

• King Edward

Which 4-letter word means a person who will become king or queen next?

(a)  

Which of these people thought that they should be king of England after Edward died? (Tick more than one)

• Harold Godwinson

• Alfred

• Harald Hardrada

• William of Normandy

Answer explanation

Alfred was Edward's brother but he died before Edward.

Who invaded England first?

• Harald Hardrada

• Harold Godwinson

• William of Normandy

• William Hardrada

Where in England did Harald Hardrada invade?

• West

• North

• East

• South

When William invaded England, where did he have his army camped?

• Hastings

• Stamford Bridge

• London

• Normandy

The English army defended themselves with a __________ wall.

• helmet

• spear

• shield

• sword

Who died at the battle of Hastings?

• William of Normandy

• Harald Hardrada

• King Edward the Confessor

• Harold Godwinson

When was William of Normandy crowned king of England?

• Easter Sunday

  1066

• Christmas day 1066

• New year's eve 1066

• New year's day 1067

Which other places did the Norman invade? (Click two options)

• Sicily / Italy

• Canada / America

• Kiev / Ukraine

• Israel / The Holy Land