1066

Who was the King of Norway with a claim to the English throne in 1066?

• Harald Hardrada

• Harold Godwinson

• Edward the Confessor

• William, Duke of Normandy

What was Harold Godwinson's title before he became King of England?

• King of Norway

• Earl of Mercia

• Duke of Normandy

• Earl of Wessex

Which King had lived in Normandy for 25 years before his coronation?

• William, Duke of Normandy

• Edward the Confessor

• Harald Hardrada

• Harold Godwinson

Who was crowned King of England in January 1066?

• William, Duke of Normandy

• Harold Godwinson

• Edward the Confessor

• Harald Hardrada

Where did the Battle of Hastings take place?

• Stamford Bridge

• York

• Senlac Hill

• London

What tactic did William use to break Harold's shield wall?

• Poisoning the water supply

• Pretending to retreat

• Setting fire to the battlefield

• Using catapults

What was the significant advantage of William's army?

• Larger number of ships

• Better weather conditions

• More food supplies

• Greater range of soldiers including cavalry and skilled archers

Who supported William's claim to the English throne?

• The King of France

• The Emperor of Germany

• The Pope in Rome

• The King of Denmark

What was the outcome of the Battle of Hastings?

• William won and Harold Godwinson was killed

• Both leaders were killed

• Harold Godwinson won and William was killed

• The battle ended in a draw

What was the main reason for Harold's army being tired?

• They had been fighting for several days without rest

• They had no food supplies

• They had marched north to fight Harald Hardrada and then back south to face William

• They were outnumbered