The Norman Conquest: Claimants to the Throne Quiz

Who was the king of England before the events of 1066?

• William of Normandy

• Harold Godwinson

• Edward the Confessor

• Harald Hardrada

Which claimant was the Anglo-Saxon prince and great-nephew of the late King?

• Harald Hardrada

• Edgar the Atheling

• William of Normandy

• Harold Godwinson

Who was the Earl of Wessex and a powerful landowner in England?

• Harald Hardrada

• William of Normandy

• Harold Godwinson

• Edgar the Atheling

Which claimant was a Viking and king of Norway?

• William of Normandy

• Harold Godwinson

• Harald Hardrada

• Edgar the Atheling

Who claimed that King Edward had promised him the throne?

• Harold Godwinson

• Edgar the Atheling

• William of Normandy

• Harald Hardrada

Which claimant was supported by the Pope in Rome?

• Edgar the Atheling

• Harald Hardrada

• William of Normandy

• Harold Godwinson

Who was crowned king on 6 January 1066?

• Harald Hardrada

• Edgar the Atheling

• Harold Godwinson

• William of Normandy

Which battle did Harold Godwinson win against Harald Hardrada?

• Battle of Stamford Bridge

• Battle of Hastings

• Battle of York

• Battle of Normandy

Who was the distant cousin of Edward the Confessor?

• Harold Godwinson

• William of Normandy

• Harald Hardrada

• Edgar the Atheling

Which claimant was only 15 years old in 1066?

• Harold Godwinson

• Harald Hardrada

• Edgar the Atheling

• William of Normandy