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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's departure from France was delayed by...organisation problemsill healththe weathera battle in France
- 5. Multiple ChoiceMeanwhile, Harold Godwinson fought who in the North of England?Harald Hardrada and the VikingsWilliam and the NormansThe ScottishThe Northern Earls
- 6. Multiple ChoiceThe English defended themselves well in battle by setting up a............shield wallcastlemoatbarricade
- 7. Multiple ChoiceWhich part of William's army was unsuccessful at breaking through the wall, despite being the best in the world?foot soldiersarcherscavalryswordsmen
- 8. 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
- 9. Multiple Choice
In which year did the Battle of Hastings take place?
1064
1065
1166
1066
- 10. Multiple Choice
Who did Harold Godwinson fight first?
William of Normandy
Harald Hardraada
- 11. Multiple Choice
Harold Godwinson and William of Normandy had both been promised the crown of England by...
Alfred the Great
Edward the Confessor
King Arthur
Edward III
- 12. Multiple Choice
Where was Harald Hardraada from?
Denmark
France
England
Norway
- 13. Multiple Choice
At the Battle of Hastings, most of Harold Godwinson's soldiers were...
Archers
Foot soldiers
Cavalry
Peasants
- 14. Multiple Choice
William of Normandy was crowned King of England on...
Christmas Eve
New Year's Day
Christmas Day
His birthday
- 15. Multiple Choice
Harold Godwinson and William of Normandy had both been promised the crown of England by...
Alfred the Great
Edward the Confessor
King Arthur
Edward III
- 16. Multiple Choice
During early attacks rumours went round William had been killed. How did he show leadership skills to rally his men?
He lit a fire and stood by it
He promised everyone they would be on a tapestry
He put his helmet on and lead the next charge
He took his helmet off and rode among his men showing he was alive
- 17. Multiple Choice
What did William became known as after his victory?
William the Great
William the Conqueror
William the Lion-heart
William the Fearless
- 18. Multiple Choice
The Bayeux Tapestry is like a...
a huge medieval picture.
a huge medieval book.
a huge medieval comic strip.
- 19. Multiple Choice
Tick the answer corresponding to the picture.
Harold was killed during the battle. He received an arrow in the eye.
Edward died. He was old and he had no children.
William was killed during the battle. He received an arrow in the eye.
- 20. Multiple Choice
Why was William's Army more flexible than Harold's?
They did yoga
He had knights, archers and foot soldiers
They were trained in different formations
The spearmen carried bows
- 21. Multiple Choice
Why was the Battle of Hastings unusual in Medieval terms?
It had two kings taking part
It went on all day - most battles were over in a few hours
It was a Civil War
No one died
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