1066/Battle of Hastings/William the Conqueror

Who was King of England immediately before the events of 1066?

• William the Conqueror

• Harold Godwinson

• Harald Hardrada

• Edward the Confessor

Which of these men claimed that the previous King had promised him the throne?

• Harold Godwinson

• Edgar Atheling

• Harald Hardrada

• William Duke of Normandy

Which contender was a famous Viking warrior and the King of Norway?

• Harald Hardrada

• William Duke of Normandy

• Harold Godwinson

• Edgar Atheling

William Duke of Normandy famously defeated Harold Godwinson at which battle?

• Battle of Bosworth

• Battle of Fulford Gate

• Battle of Stamford Bridge

• Battle of Hastings

Which of these contenders was actually crowned King of England in 1066 before being defeated later in the year?

• Harold Godwinson

• Edgar Atheling

• Harald Hardrada

• William Duke of Normandy

Who were the main Viking forces led by at the Battle of Fulford Gate?

• William Duke of Normandy

• Harold Godwinson

• Tostig and Harald Hardrada

• Sweyn Forkbeard

Which English Earls led the forces against the Vikings at Fulford Gate?

• Harold Godwinson and Leofwine Godwinson

• Edwin of Mercia and Morcar of Northumbria

• Siward of Northumbria and Ælfgar of Mercia

What was the outcome of the Battle of Fulford Gate?

• A Viking victory for Harald Hardrada

• An English Victory for Edwin and Morcar

• A draw

Who led the English forces at the Battle of Stamford Bridge?

• Edwin

• Morcar

• Harold Godwinson

• Tostig

What surprise element did the English forces have at the start of the Battle of Stamford Bridge?

• They had superior numbers.

• They arrived unexpectedly, catching the Vikings off guard.

• They had better weapons.

• They had built strong fortifications.