
Y8 2.1 Claimants to the English Throne in 1066 (Textbook Wilkes)
Authored by Victoria Newbury
History
8th Grade

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Who was the King of England when Edward the Confessor died?
William of Normandy
Harold Godwinson
Harald Hardrada
Edgar
2.
MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What were the traditions followed to decide the new ruler after a monarch's death?
The monarch's son always became the new ruler
Another male relative with a good claim became the new ruler
The dying king's choice determined the new ruler
The king's close advisors nominated the new ruler
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why did William of Normandy believe he had the best claim to be the next king?
He was the son of Edward the Confessor
He had the support of the Witan
Edward had promised him the throne
He was the most feared warrior in Europe
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What advantage did Harold Godwinson have over his rivals when Edward died?
He was already in England
He had a strong army from Normandy
He was the son of Edward the Confessor
He had the support of the Vikings
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which contender had the nickname 'the Ruthless'?
William of Normandy
Harold Godwinson
Harald Hardrada
Edgar
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Who supported Harald Hardrada's claim to the English throne?
Tostig
William of Normandy
Edward the Confessor
Harold Godwinson
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the position of Harold Godwinson?
Duke of Normandy
King of Norway
Earl of Wessex
King of England
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