LEAD UP to BOH

What event triggered the succession crisis in England in 1066?

• The assembly of William's fleet
• The formation of the Witan
• The invasion by Harald Hardrada
• The death of King Edward the Confessor

Who was chosen as the new king of England by the Witan after the death of Edward the Confessor?

• William of Normandy
• Edgar the Atheling
• Harald Hardrada
• Harold of Wessex

Which group was responsible for choosing Harold of Wessex as the new king?

• The housecarls
• The Witan
• The fyrd
• The Norman lords

What was the primary reason Harold stationed his army on the south coast of England?

• To negotiate with William of Normandy
• To gather more soldiers from the fyrd
• To defend against a potential Norman invasion
• To prepare for a surprise attack from Hardrada

What type of soldiers made up Harold's forces during the conflict?

• Noblemen and their retainers
• Only professional knights
• Housecarls and the fyrd
• Mercenaries from France

What strategy did William of Normandy employ to strengthen his claim to the English throne?

• He launched a surprise attack on Harold's forces
• He sought alliances and recruited soldiers from various regions
• He waited for Harold to weaken his forces
• He promised the throne to the Pope

How did the weather conditions affect William's invasion plans?

• They forced him to change his landing site
• They had no significant impact on his plans
• They allowed him to launch a surprise attack
• They delayed his invasion until the following year

What was one consequence of Harold's decision-making process leading up to the Battle of Hastings?

• He successfully united all of England against William
• He weakened his forces by fighting Hardrada first
• He gained the support of the Witan
• He was able to defeat both Hardrada and William

What significant battle did Harold win before facing William at Hastings?

• Battle of York
• Battle of Hastings
• Battle of Stamford Bridge
• Battle of Fulford

What was the outcome of the Battle of Hastings?

• Harold was crowned king of England
• William became the King of England
• Harald Hardrada defeated Harold
• The battle ended in a stalemate