1066: The Battle for the English Throne

Who was the English King during the Battle of Hastings?

• Harold Godwinson

• William the Conqueror

• Edward the Confessor

• Harold Hardrada

How many men were vying for the throne of England in 1066?

• One

• Two

• Three

• Four

Which invasion force arrived first in England?

• Norman

• Norwegian

• Viking

• Scottish

Who was the brother of Harold Godwinson who launched a raid on the south coast of England?

• William the Conqueror

• Harold Hardrada

• Tostig

• Edward the Confessor

Which claimant to the English throne had the support of the Pope?

• Harold Godwinson

• William the Conqueror

• Harold Hardrada

• Tostig

Which city did Harold Hardrada's Viking forces reach in September 1066?

• London

• York

• Hastings

• Westminster

What was the timing of Harold Godwinson's army being stood down?

• Beginning of August

• End of August

• Beginning of September

• End of September

Who was the last Anglo-Saxon King of England?

• Edward the Confessor

• Harold Godwinson

• William the Conqueror

• Harold Hardrada

Which year did the Battle of Hastings take place?

• 1065

• 1066

• 1067

• 1068