Worksheets1066 A YEAR OF CRISIS
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 18mins
Christian name of rival to the throne from Normandy (7)
(a)
Present day name of place where Battle of Hastings took place (6)
(a)
Place where William landed his troops (8)
(a)
English nobleman crowned king in January 1066 (6)
(a)
Harald (a) rival to the throne from Norway (8)
What William founded to celebrate his victory (5)
(a)
Edward the (a) died in January 1066 (9)
The English were victorious over the Norwegians at this battle (8,6)
(a)
A piece of embroidery depicting the Norman conquest
(a)
Line of defence made by the Saxons at the Battle of Hastings (6,4)
(a)
Both Harold and William lined up against each other at (a) (6, 4)
Which of these men was a Norweigians?
Harold
William
Harald
(a)
When did William invade England?
August 1066
September 1066
January 1066
June 1066
Why was William’s invasion bad timing for Harold?
William surprised him by attacking in the north
Harold did not believe William would invade
Harold had just defeated Harald Hardrada in the north of England
What name is given to describe soldiers on horseback?
Cavalry
Housecarls
Fyrd
When William’s army pretended to retreat, what did Harold’s army do?
Held their position at the top of the hill
Retreated and ran away
Ran down the hill after them
Harold Godwineson was appointed to tbe the new King of England on______________
January 4, 1066
January 5, 1066
Janury 6, 1066
January 7, 1066
He was the former King of England and was the grandfather of Harald Hadraada
(a)
William won the Battle of Hastings because of the following:
1. Leadership skills
2. Tactics
3. Army strength
4. Well prepared and rested
TRUE
FALSE
How long was the Bayeux Tapestry? (in feet)
(a)
