Year 7 History Quiz 1

Who was the King that died in January 1066?

• Henry VIII

• Edward the Confessor

• Harold Godwinson

• Charles I

Who fought in the Battle of Fulford Gate?

• Harold Godwinson and Harald Hardrada

• William of Normandy and Edward the Confessor

• Edwin and Morcar

  and Harald Hardrada

• William of Normandy and Harold Godwinson

What did Harold Godwinson promise William of Normandy?

• A house

• To make him King

• A horse

• An army

Name of the king chosen by the Witan to rule England.

• Harald Hardrada

• Harold Godwinson

• William of Normandy

• Edward the Confessor

Where was Harald Hardrada from?

• France

• Spain

• Norway

• Portugal

William of Normandy was crowned King of England on...

• Christmas Eve

• His birthday

• Christmas Day

• New Years Day

During early attacks rumours went round William had been killed. How did he show leadership skills to rally his men?

• He lit a fire and stood by it

• 
  He put his helmet on and lead the next charge

• 
  He promised everyone they would be on a tapestry

• He took his helmet off and rode among his men showing he was alive

What was the second strategy of the Normans against the English?

• They came at the English from behind

• They fooled the English to believe that they were in retreat

• They pretended to be dead

• 
  They pretended to surrender

Which of these battles happened first?

• 
  The Battle of Hastings

• The Battle of Bosworth

• The Battle of Stamford Bridge

• The Battle of Flodden

Which of the following did NOT happen at the Battle of Stamford Bridge?

• Only 24 out of the original 300 ships were needed to take the Vikings back to Norway

• Harald Hardrada killed Harold Godwinson

• 
  Tostig Godwinson was killed

• A brave viking warrior was able to block a bridge for an hour before being killed