Conquest 1066, Told By the Teacher You Wish You'd Had: Harold becomes king

The video discusses the events surrounding the death of Edward the Confessor in 1066 and the subsequent succession crisis. Harold Godwinson, the most powerful man in England, was given the throne, but several others, including William the Conqueror and Harold Hardrada, also claimed it. The Bayeux Tapestry, a Norman source, depicts these events, showing Edward's deathbed scene and the handover of power. The video explores different interpretations of these events, highlighting the uncertainty and multiple claims to the English throne.

Who was considered the most powerful man in England after Edward the Confessor's death?

• Harold Hardrada

• Harold Godwinson

• Edgar Atheling

• William the Conqueror

Which historical artifact depicts the events surrounding Edward the Confessor's death?

• The Magna Carta

• The Domesday Book

• The Bayeux Tapestry

• The Anglo-Saxon Chronicle

What significant event occurred just after Christmas in 1066?

• The coronation of William the Conqueror

• The death of Edward the Confessor

• The Battle of Hastings

• The signing of the Magna Carta

What is the main theme of the final section of the transcript?

• The economic conditions of England in 1066

• The cultural impact of the Norman Conquest

• The ambiguity of Edward's final actions and their interpretations

• The military strategies of William the Conqueror

What was the significance of the hand gesture depicted in the Bayeux Tapestry?

• It symbolized a peace treaty with Norway

• It indicated Edward's blessing for Harold to rule

• It marked the beginning of the Norman Conquest

• It was a gesture of surrender to William