Lesson 1 - Year 7 History online learning

Which year are we learning about?

• 1068

• 1666

• 1066

• 1606

Which of the below contenders was the Earl of Wessex?

• Harold Godwinson

• Harald Hardrada

• William of Normandy

Which of the below contenders was a Viking warrior and King of Norway?

• Harold Godwinson

• Harald Hardrada

• William of Normandy

Which contender was a Duke?

• Harold Godwinson

• Harald Hardrada

• William of Normandy

Who was named King of England the day after Edward the Confessor died?

• Harold Godwinson

• Harald Hardrada

• William of Normandy

Which battle came first? (chronologically)

• Battle of Stamford Bridge

• Battle of Fulford

• Battle of Hastings

Where did the Normans land in England?

• Fulford

• London

• Pevensey

• Stamford

What was Harold Godwinson's problem in August 1066?

• His soldiers did not have enough weapons left.

• The wind stopped boats getting to England.

• All his soldiers had died in battle.

• His soldiers ran out of food and many had to go home to collect in the harvest.

What was William of Normandy's problem in September 1066?

• His soldiers did not have enough weapons left.

• The wind stopped boats getting to England.

• All his soldiers had died in battle.

• His soldiers ran out of food and many had to go home to collect in the harvest.

On what date did the Battle of Hastings occur?

• 14th October 1066

• 28th September 1066

• 25th September 1066

• 14th October 1070