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Who became the Earl of Wessex after his father's death in 1053?
Who became the Earl of Wessex after his father's death in 1053?
- Edward the Confessor
- Harold Godwinson (correct)
- Harald Hardrada
- Olaf II
What was Harold Godwinson's relation to King Edward?
What was Harold Godwinson's relation to King Edward?
- Brother-in-law (correct)
- Father
- Cousin
- Nephew
Who was known as Harald Hardrada meaning Hard-Ruler?
Who was known as Harald Hardrada meaning Hard-Ruler?
- Edward the Confessor
- Earl Godwin of Wessex
- Harald Sigurdsson (correct)
- Olaf II
Which of the following was a supporter of Edward the Confessor?
Which of the following was a supporter of Edward the Confessor?
Who was the richest man in England during this time?
Who was the richest man in England during this time?
Who became the King of Norway and Denmark after his nephew died?
Who became the King of Norway and Denmark after his nephew died?
What was the purpose of using archers against the Saxons?
What was the purpose of using archers against the Saxons?
How did most people believe Harold II was killed?
How did most people believe Harold II was killed?
What was the main purpose of the Domesday Book?
What was the main purpose of the Domesday Book?
What were Motte and Bailey castles primarily made of?
What were Motte and Bailey castles primarily made of?
What separated the Motte from the Bailey in a Motte and Bailey castle?
What separated the Motte from the Bailey in a Motte and Bailey castle?
Who owned all the land in the feudal system?
Who owned all the land in the feudal system?
What was the main role of the barons in the feudal system?
What was the main role of the barons in the feudal system?
Who worked on the land for the knights and barons in the feudal system?
Who worked on the land for the knights and barons in the feudal system?
What was found in over a quarter of England's land according to Domesday Book?
What was found in over a quarter of England's land according to Domesday Book?
Who led the teams that carried out the Domesday Book survey?
Who led the teams that carried out the Domesday Book survey?
Who claimed to have been promised the English throne by King Hardicanute?
Who claimed to have been promised the English throne by King Hardicanute?
What was William Duke of Normandy's justification for claiming the English throne?
What was William Duke of Normandy's justification for claiming the English throne?
Who was crowned as King Harold II immediately after Edward the Confessor's death?
Who was crowned as King Harold II immediately after Edward the Confessor's death?
Who was defeated at the Battle of Stamford Bridge?
Who was defeated at the Battle of Stamford Bridge?
Why did William's army set about raiding the surrounding area after landing at Pevensey Bay?
Why did William's army set about raiding the surrounding area after landing at Pevensey Bay?
What was the primary advantage of William's well-equipped army over Harold II's army?
What was the primary advantage of William's well-equipped army over Harold II's army?
How did William's army take advantage during the Battle of Hastings?
How did William's army take advantage during the Battle of Hastings?
What was the main disadvantage of Harold II's Saxon army during the Battle of Hastings?
What was the main disadvantage of Harold II's Saxon army during the Battle of Hastings?
What weapons did Harold II's army primarily use during the Battle of Hastings?
What weapons did Harold II's army primarily use during the Battle of Hastings?
What led to a turning point in the Battle of Hastings?
What led to a turning point in the Battle of Hastings?
What route did Harold II take as he marched south after the Battle of Stamford Bridge?
What route did Harold II take as he marched south after the Battle of Stamford Bridge?
What caused Harold II's army to lose their main advantage during the Battle of Hastings?
What caused Harold II's army to lose their main advantage during the Battle of Hastings?
