1066: The Battle for the English Throne

1066: The Battle for the English Throne

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1066: The Battle for the English Throne

1066: The Battle for the English Throne

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9 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was the English King during the Battle of Hastings?

Harold Godwinson

William the Conqueror

Edward the Confessor

Harold Hardrada

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many men were vying for the throne of England in 1066?

One

Two

Three

Four

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which invasion force arrived first in England?

Norman

Norwegian

Viking

Scottish

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was the brother of Harold Godwinson who launched a raid on the south coast of England?

William the Conqueror

Harold Hardrada

Tostig

Edward the Confessor

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which claimant to the English throne had the support of the Pope?

Harold Godwinson

William the Conqueror

Harold Hardrada

Tostig

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which city did Harold Hardrada's Viking forces reach in September 1066?

London

York

Hastings

Westminster

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the timing of Harold Godwinson's army being stood down?

Beginning of August

End of August

Beginning of September

End of September

8.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was the last Anglo-Saxon King of England?

Edward the Confessor

Harold Godwinson

William the Conqueror

Harold Hardrada

9.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which year did the Battle of Hastings take place?

1065

1066

1067

1068