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- 1. Multiple ChoiceName of the King of England who had dies, leaving the Englsih crown to be claimed.Edward the ConfessorEdward the PeacefulEdward the BraveEdward the Forgiver
- 2. Multiple ChoiceName of the king chosen by the witan to rule EnglandHarald HardradaEdward the ConfessorHarold GodwinsonDuke William
- 3. Multiple ChoiceWho supported William's claim to the throne, giving him a lot of sway with many people?The QueenFamous LordsThe Pope
- 4. Multiple ChoiceWilliam was very well prepared, which of these items didn't he and the Normans bring with them?weaponsfoodarmourtoys
- 5. Multiple ChoiceWilliam's departure from France was delayed by...organisation problemsill healththe weathera battle in France
- 6. Multiple ChoiceMeanwhile, Harold Godwinson fought who in the North of England?Harald Hardrada and the VikingsWilliam and the NormansThe ScottishThe Northern Earls
- 7. Multiple ChoiceHarold Godwinson lost a lot of his men at this battle and had to replace them as he marched quickly south. The untrained soldiers were called the....FordFirdFerdFyrd
- 8. Multiple ChoiceThe English defended themselves well in battle by setting up a............shield wallcastlemoatbarricade
- 9. Multiple ChoiceWhich part of William's army was unsuccessful at breaking through the wall, despite being the best in the world?foot soldiersarcherscavalryswordsmen
- 10. Multiple ChoiceThe English were tricked into breaking the shield wall when...The Normans were all killedThe Normans pretended to retreatThe Normans stopped for a breakThe weather changed
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