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WorksheetsNorman Conquest
Total questions: 11
Worksheet time: 6mins
Where did the final battle to determine the king of England in 1066 take place?
Canterbury
London
Stamford Bridge
Hastings
When was the Norman Conquest?
1011
1036
1066
1098
Which of these is NOT a reason for the confusion about who should be the next king of England after Edward?
Edward had no children
William claimed that Edward promised him the throne
Harold claimed that Edward gave him the kingdom on his deathbed
Edith claimed that Edward wanted Edgar to be king
Why was there a disputed succession in 1066?
Edward the Confessor's children had died
Edward the Confessor had no children
Edward the Confessor's children couldn't decide who should be king
Why did Harold position his army at the top of a steep hill?
His men were exhausted and needed a rest
It would keep his men safe from the Norman archers
William's cavalry would not be able to gather enough speed to charge uphill
Who won the Battle of Hastings?
Harold II and the Saxon army
William of Normandy and the Norman army
Harald Hardrada and the Viking army
What is the name of the tapestry which shows the story of the Norman conquest?
The Bayeux Tapestry
The Hastings Tapestry
The Norman Tapestry
