William the Conqueror

Who did William fight for the throne of England?

• Harald Hardrada
• Harold Godwinson
• Harold Happyface
• Harold Good Win Son

Where did the final battle to determine the king of England in 1066 take place?

• Canterbury

• London

• Stamford Bridge

• Hastings

Why were the Saxon army tired?

• Because they had been up all night partying
• Because they had just finished playing a long game of football
• Because they were not fit
• Because they had marched over 600 miles to defeat the Vikings at Stamford Bridge

Why did William invade England?

• Because he was promised the Kingdom by Edward the Confessor 
• Because he liked spending his holidays in England
• Because England was rich
• Because he hated the English

Who chose the next king of England after Edward?

• Harold
• Witan
• Edward 
• Ceorls

All of these are reasons why Harold II became king after Edward the Confessor, except:

• related to the previous king

• chosen by the witan

• Claimed to be chosen by Edward

• Powerful leader

What did Harald Hardrada claim should make him the next king of England?

• related to the previous king
• inherited the claim from the Danish king to be the next king of England
• chosen by the Witan
• chosen by Edward

Which of these is not a reason the Godwin's became powerful during Edward's reign?

• Had control of the largest Earldoms
• Sister was married to Edward
• Had a larger income than Edward
• Gained support from Normandy

The Feudal System was introduced to England by William I  ( The Conqueror)

• True
• False

What was the function of a castle?

• to serve as a home

• to protect people during times of military conflict

• to remind people of the power of the ruling classes

• all of the above