WorksheetsThe Normans (beginner quiz)
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
The image used comes from the famous
British tapestry
Norman tapestry
Bayeaux Tapestry
Bayeux Tapestry
Who was not a contender for the throne of England?
William of Normandy
William of Orange
Harald Hardraada
Harold Godwineson
Harold Godwineson thought the throne was his because
he was English and he was related to King Edward.
he was French and King Edward told him he would be King.
he was a Viking and he was powerful.
he liked sitting on thrones.
William, Duke of Normandy, was promised the throne 15 years before Edward the Confessor died.
True
False
Don't know
Harald Hardraada claimed the throne because
he was crazy.
he loved England.
he wanted to restore Viking rule to all of England and believed his army was unbeatable.
he had helped King Edward and in return had been promised the throne.
Harald Hardraada landed at Pevensey in September 1066 to seize power in England.
True
False
Not sure
Why was it difficult for Harold Godwineson to defend England?
He had one enemy who could land anywhere.
He had two enemies who could only land in a certain area close together.
He had two enemies who could land anywhere along the east and southern coast of England at any time.
It was not difficult. He was King!
Who was defeated at the Battle of Stamford Bridge?
Harold Godwineson
Harald Hardraada
William of Normandy
Why was William of Normandy able to defeat Harold?
He landed unopposed, organised his army, and was ready for Harold's tired soldiers.
He had 16 days to prepare for battle, and his tactics worked.
Many of Harold's soldiers had died fighting the Vikings n the north and William had strong cavalry units.
All of the above.
On 14 October 2020 it will be the _______ anniversary of the Battle of Hastings.
933rd
901st
945th
954th
