The Normans (beginner quiz)

The image used comes from the famous

• British tapestry

• Norman tapestry

• Bayeaux Tapestry

• Bayeux Tapestry

Who was not a contender for the throne of England?

• William of Normandy

• William of Orange

• Harald Hardraada

• Harold Godwineson

Harold Godwineson thought the throne was his because

• he was English and he was related to King Edward.

• he was French and King Edward told him he would be King.

• he was a Viking and he was powerful.

• he liked sitting on thrones.

William, Duke of Normandy, was promised the throne 15 years before Edward the Confessor died.

• True

• False

• Don't know

Harald Hardraada claimed the throne because

• he was crazy.

• he loved England.

• he wanted to restore Viking rule to all of England and believed his army was unbeatable.

• he had helped King Edward and in return had been promised the throne.

Harald Hardraada landed at Pevensey in September 1066 to seize power in England.

• True

• False

• Not sure

Why was it difficult for Harold Godwineson to defend England?

• He had one enemy who could land anywhere.

• He had two enemies who could only land in a certain area close together.

• He had two enemies who could land anywhere along the east and southern coast of England at any time.

• It was not difficult. He was King!

Who was defeated at the Battle of Stamford Bridge?

• Harold Godwineson

• Harald Hardraada

• William of Normandy

Why was William of Normandy able to defeat Harold?

• He landed unopposed, organised his army, and was ready for Harold's tired soldiers.

• He had 16 days to prepare for battle, and his tactics worked.

• Many of Harold's soldiers had died fighting the Vikings n the north and William had strong cavalry units.

• All of the above.

On 14 October 2020 it will be the _______ anniversary of the Battle of Hastings.

• 933rd

• 901st

• 945th

• 954th