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When was the Battle of Hastings?
2019
1066
1056
10AD
Who were the four claimants to the throne during Edward the Confessor's reign?
Harald Hadrada, Edgar Atheling, Harold Godwinson and William, Duke of Normandy
Edward Hadrada, Edgar Atheling, Harold Godwinson and William, Duke of Normandy
Harald Godwinson, William, Duke of Normandy and Edgar Atheling
King Edward, William, Duke of Normandy and Harald Hadrada
What does earl mean?
a specific part of the ear
another name for a Prince
an Anglo-Saxon nobleman
a peasant
What was the name of King Harold II's brother?
Edgar
Harold
Edward
Tostig
After the Battle of Hastings, who was crowned King of England?
Harold the Hero
Edward the Confessor
William the Conqueror
Edgar the Excellent
How did Harold Godwinson die? Tick two.
He was poisoned
He was very ill
He was killed by an arrow to the eye
He died in battle
What is the Domesday Book?
A special book, looked after by the Witan
A written record, ordered by William the Conqueror, showing who owned the land in England and parts of Wales
A book which contained all the names of William's family and friends
A reading record
Who was crowned King after Edward the Confessor's death?
Harald Hadrada
Edgar Atheling
Harold Godwinson
William, Duke of Normandy
The Witan are...
friends and family of the King.
what teachers in the Middle Ages were called.
witches and wizards from history.
the council of of important and wise English noblemen summoned to advise the King.
William the Conqueror died on the...
25th December, 1066.
16th March 34AD
9th September, 1087.
30th December, 1022.
