1066

What did the people of Europe witness in 1066 that they thought was a sign of change to come?

• An angel

• A comet

• The sea turned red

• An earthquake

Who were the contenders for the English throne in 1066

• Godred Crovan

• Harald Hardrada

• Brian Boru

• Harold Godwineson

• William of Normandy

Select the correct chronology

• Edward dies, Battle of Stamford Bridge, Battle of Hastings, William crowned, the harrying of the North

• Edward dies, Battle of Hastings, Battle of Stamford Bridge, William crowned, the harrying of the North

• Edward dies, Battle of Stamford Bridge, Battle of Hastings, harrying of the North, William crowned

• Edward dies, William crowned, Battle of Stamford Bridge, the harrying of the North, Battle of Hastings

Legend has it that Harold was killed by an _________ to the eye.

Where were the Normans from?

• Northern France

• North Wales

• The North of Enlgand

• The North of Ireland

In a motte and bailey castle, a motte is...

• A wooden fence wall

• A mound of earth

• A stone tower

• A spiked gate

Whose job was it to give protection to and take rent from the peasants?

• King

• Earl

• Knight

• Bishop

William collected information about the English in the __________ book.

Who was the king that died in 1066?

• Edward the Professor

• Edward the Confessor

• Richard the Protestor

• Richard the Lionheart

This is from the ______ tapestry.