Battle of Hastings

Who were the contenders to the throne in the Battle of Hastings?

• Edward the Confessor and Harold Hardrada

• Richard III and Henry Tudor

• Stephen of Blois and Matilda of England

• Harold Godwinson and William the Conqueror

Who was Harold Godwinson?

• A renowned Scottish poet

• The last Anglo-Saxon king of England

• A famous Viking warrior

• The first Anglo-Saxon king of England

Who was William the Conqueror?

• The last Saxon King of England

• The first Norman King of England

• The first Roman King of England

• The first Viking King of England

What was the Norman invasion of England?

• The Norman invasion of England was led by King Harold II in 1066.

• The Norman invasion of England was the military conquest of England by William the Conqueror, Duke of Normandy, in 1066.

• The Norman invasion of England was a peaceful transition of power.

• The Norman invasion of England was a result of a Viking invasion.

What is the significance of the Bayeux Tapestry in relation to the Battle of Hastings?

• It provides a visual record of the Battle of Hastings and the Norman Conquest of England.

• It was destroyed during the Battle of Hastings and only fragments remain.

• It was created by William the Conqueror to commemorate his victory at the Battle of Hastings.

• It was used as a battle flag during the Battle of Hastings.

Which two contenders fought against each other in the Battle of Hastings?

• Edward the Confessor and William the Conqueror of Normandy

• Harold II of England and Edward the Confessor

• William the Conqueror of Normandy and Richard III of England

• Harold II of England and William the Conqueror of Normandy

What was the outcome of the Battle of Hastings?

• Defeat of William the Conqueror

• Stalemate between William the Conqueror and Harold II

• Withdrawal of William the Conqueror

• Victory of William the Conqueror

What year did the Battle of Hastings take place?

• 1066

• 1065

• 1070

• 1080

Who was the reigning English king before the Battle of Hastings?

• William the Conqueror

• Edward the Confessor

• Richard the Lionheart

• Harold II

What were the main issues in England at the time of the Battle of Hastings?

• Economic recession and unemployment

• Succession crisis and claim to the English throne

• Religious conflict and persecution

• Famine and crop failure