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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 Choice
In which year did the Battle of Hastings take place?
1064
1065
1166
1066
- 4. Multiple Choice
Who did Harold Godwinson fight first?
William of Normandy
Harald Hardraada
- 5. Multiple Choice
Where was Harald Hardraada from?
Denmark
France
England
Norway
- 6. Multiple Choice
William of Normandy was crowned King of England on...
Christmas Eve
New Year's Day
Christmas Day
His birthday
- 7. 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
- 8. Multiple Choice
What was the second strategy of the Normans against the English?
They came at the English from behind
They fooled the English to believe that they were in retreat
They pretended to be dead
They pretended to surrender
- 9. Multiple Choice
What did William became known as after his victory?
William the Great
William the Conqueror
William the Lion-heart
William the Fearless
- 10. Multiple ChoiceWho supported William's claim to the throne, giving him a lot of sway with many people?The QueenFamous LordsThe Pope
- 11. Multiple ChoiceWilliam was very well prepared, which of these items didn't he and the Normans bring with them?weaponsfoodarmourtoys
- 12. Multiple ChoiceWilliam's departure from France was delayed by...organisation problemsill healththe weathera battle in France
- 13. Multiple ChoiceThe English defended themselves well in battle by setting up a............shield wallcastlemoatbarricade
- 14. 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
- 15. Multiple Choice
Why did Harold put his army on Senlac Ridge?
It was a good defensive position - William's men would have to attack uphill
So he could see the sea
Because St Senlac was his patron saint
Because he it would put him behind William
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