Historical Sources Quiz

What is the definition of "heir"?

• A group of soldiers who fought on horseback

• A person who will legally receive money, property, or a title from another person

• An original document created at the same time as an event

• The origins of the source; who, what, where, when, why

Who was crowned king on 6 January 1066?

• William the Conqueror

• Harald Hardrada

• Harold Godwinson

• Edward the Confessor

What is a "primary source"?

• A reason why a source is less useful to a historian

• A group of soldiers who fought on horseback

• An original document created at the same time as an event

• The reason why a source was created

Which key person is known as "the Conqueror"?

• Edward the Confessor

• Harald Hardrada

• Harold of Godwinson

• William the Conqueror

What happened on 14 October 1066?

• King Harold defeats Harald Hardrada

• Battle of Fulford Gate

• Battle of Hastings

• William lands at Pevensey

What does "provenance" refer to?

• The origins of the source; who, what, where, when, why

• A reason why a source is less useful to a historian

• A group of soldiers who fought on horseback

• The reason why a source was created

Who died on 5 January 1066?

• William the Conqueror

• Edward the Confessor

• Harold Godwinson

• Harald Hardrada

What is the significance of a "reliable" source?

• It can be trusted or believed

• It is created at the same time as an event

• It is less useful to a historian

• It is a group of soldiers who fought on horseback

What event took place on 25 September 1066?

• King Harold defeats Harald Hardrada at Stamford Bridge

• Battle of Hastings

• William lands at Pevensey

• King Harold arrives back in London

What is the purpose of a source?

• The origins of the source

• The reason why a source was created

• A reason why a source is less useful

• A group of soldiers who fought on horseback