History Worksheet

Which of these events occurred first in 1066?

• The Battle of Stamford Bridge

• The Battle of Hastings

• The death of Edward the Confessor

• The coronation of Harold Godwinson

Who was crowned King of England on January 6, 1066?

• William of Normandy

• Harald Hardrada

• Edgar Aetheling

• Harold Godwinson

What was William of Normandy's main claim to the English throne?

• He was Edward the Confessor's cousin

• He was the most powerful military leader

• Edward had promised him the throne

• He was chosen by the English nobles

During the Battle of Hastings, what military tactic proved crucial to William's victory?

• Building a shield wall

• The false retreat strategy

• Using only cavalry charges

• Fighting at night

What makes the Bayeux Tapestry a valuable historical source?

• It shows only William's perspective

• It was created centuries after the battle

• It provides contemporary visual details of the battle

• It contains written explanations in modern English

Which claimant to the throne was the youngest and had perhaps the strongest blood claim?

• William of Normandy

• Harald Hardrada

• Edgar Aetheling

• Harold Godwinson

What limitation does the Bayeux Tapestry have as a historical source?

• It shows events from both English and Norman perspectives

• It was commissioned by the victors and shows their bias

• It's too short to tell the complete story

• It was damaged beyond recognition

What famous event is depicted in the Bayeux Tapestry that weakened Harold's army before Hastings?

• The Norman invasion

• The coronation ceremony

• The Battle of Stamford Bridge

• Halley's Comet appearance

How did Harold Godwinson die according to the Bayeux Tapestry?

• He was killed by cavalry

• He died from disease

• He was struck by an arrow in the eye

• He fell from his horse

What advantage did William's army have over Harold's forces at Hastings?

• More soldiers

• Better knowledge of the terrain

• Mixed cavalry and archers

• Superior defensive position