HISTORY BATTLE OF STAMFORD BRIDGE, AND HASTINGS

WHEN DID EDWARD THE CONFESSOR DIE?

• 5 JANUARY 1066

• 25 SEPTEMBER 1066

• 7 MARCH 1056

• 13 OCTOBER 2013

Who died at the Battle of Hastings?

(a)  

Who ordered the Bayeux tapestry to be made?

(a)  

How was William, Duke of Normandy, related to Edward the confessor?

• William and Edward were father and son.

• William and Edward were brothers-in-laws.

• William and Edward were brothers.

• William and Edward were cousins.

Which part of William's army was unsuccessful at breaking through the wall, despite being the best in the world?

• foot soldiers
• archers
• cavalry
• swordsmen

The Pope supported William the Conqueror's invasion of England because he promised to reform (change) the English Church.

True or False?

• True

• False

Where did William land on 28th September?

• Pevensey

• Cardiff

• Worthing

• Glasgow

How many boats were needed for the Vikings to leave?

• 24

• 8

• 200

• 55

Harold Godwinson's army was made up of two types of soldier - what were they?

• Housecarls and Fyrd

• Navy and RAF

• Submariners and Yachtsmen

• Marines and Coast Guard

Where was Harald Hardraada from?

• Denmark

• France

• England

• Norway