Autumn 2 The Norman Conquest of England

When did the death of King Edward the Confessor occur?

• January 4th 1066

• January 6th 1066

• October 14th 1066

• December 25th 1066

What significant event happened in July 1066?

• The death of King Edward the Confessor

• Harold Earl of Wessex was crowned King of England

• King Harold II prepares the English army for the invasion of the Normandy

• The battle of Hastings begins

Where did Duke William arrive on September 26th 1066?

• London

• Pevensey

• Stamford Bridge

• Senlac Hill

Who was killed in battle on October 14th 1066?

• Edward the Confessor

• Harold Godwineson

• William Duke of Normandy

• Harald Hardrada

Who was crowned in Westminster Abbey as king of England on December 25th 1066?

• Harold Earl of Wessex

• William Duke of Normandy

• Edward the Confessor

• Harald Hardrada

(a)   was a Viking from Norway who died at the Battle of Stamford bridge.

__________ was the brother-in-law to the old king and was crowned King of England on January 6th 1066.

Who are soldiers with bows and arrows called?

• Infantry

• Archers

• Knights

• Housecarls

What is the term for knights who fight on horseback?

• Infantry

• Archers

• Cavalry

• Housecarls

What does the term "retreat" mean?

• To run away from battle

• To prepare for battle

• To continuously attack

• To take responsibility for people