28 Questions
Who became the Earl of Wessex after his father's death in 1053?
Harold Godwinson
What was Harold Godwinson's relation to King Edward?
Brother-in-law
Who was known as Harald Hardrada meaning Hard-Ruler?
Harald Sigurdsson
Which of the following was a supporter of Edward the Confessor?
Harold Godwinson
Who was the richest man in England during this time?
Harold Godwinson
Who became the King of Norway and Denmark after his nephew died?
Harald Sigurdsson
What was the purpose of using archers against the Saxons?
To break up the Saxon shield wall
How did most people believe Harold II was killed?
By being killed with an arrow in the eye
What was the main purpose of the Domesday Book?
To survey the land ownership in England
What were Motte and Bailey castles primarily made of?
Wood
What separated the Motte from the Bailey in a Motte and Bailey castle?
A drawbridge
Who owned all the land in the feudal system?
The king
What was the main role of the barons in the feudal system?
Training knights for the king
Who worked on the land for the knights and barons in the feudal system?
The villeins
What was found in over a quarter of England's land according to Domesday Book?
Belonged to William and his family
Who led the teams that carried out the Domesday Book survey?
Bishops
Who claimed to have been promised the English throne by King Hardicanute?
Edgar the Aetheling
What was William Duke of Normandy's justification for claiming the English throne?
He was the rightful heir to Edward the Confessor
Who was crowned as King Harold II immediately after Edward the Confessor's death?
Harold Godwinson
Who was defeated at the Battle of Stamford Bridge?
Harald Hardrada
Why did William's army set about raiding the surrounding area after landing at Pevensey Bay?
To establish a castle for strategic advantage
What was the primary advantage of William's well-equipped army over Harold II's army?
They were experienced and well trained
How did William's army take advantage during the Battle of Hastings?
By pretending to run away and then attacking when the inexperienced fyrd chased them
What was the main disadvantage of Harold II's Saxon army during the Battle of Hastings?
They lacked control of Senlac Hill
What weapons did Harold II's army primarily use during the Battle of Hastings?
Swords and axes
What led to a turning point in the Battle of Hastings?
The Norman soldiers' misconception about William's death
What route did Harold II take as he marched south after the Battle of Stamford Bridge?
He followed a coastal route along the English Channel
What caused Harold II's army to lose their main advantage during the Battle of Hastings?
The loss of control over Senlac Hill
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