Battle of Contendors

What event in 1066 led to a succession crisis in England?

• The invasion by William of Normandy.

• The death of King Edward the Confessor without a direct heir.

• The crowning of Harald Hardrada as King.

• The Witan choosing Edgar Atheling as King.

What was Harold Godwinson's claim to the English throne?

• He was the Duke of Normandy and a distant relative of Edward.

• He was a Viking warrior and King of Norway.

• He was Edward's brother-in-law and claimed Edward named him his heir on his deathbed.

• He was the last Anglo-Saxon prince and Edward's great-nephew.

What was William of Normandy's basis for claiming the English throne?

• He was a powerful nobleman who ruled on Edward's behalf.

• He was a distant relative of Edward and claimed Edward promised him the throne in 1051.

• His ancestor Cnut had ruled England previously.

• He was chosen by the Witan.

Who did the Witan choose to be the next King of England after Edward the Confessor's death?

• William of Normandy

• Harald Hardrada

• Edgar Atheling

• Harold Godwinson