Harold Godwinson Biography

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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?

  • Brother-in-law (correct)
  • Father
  • Cousin
  • Nephew

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?

<p>Harold Godwinson (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who was the richest man in England during this time?

<p>Harold Godwinson (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who became the King of Norway and Denmark after his nephew died?

<p>Harald Sigurdsson (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the purpose of using archers against the Saxons?

<p>To break up the Saxon shield wall (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did most people believe Harold II was killed?

<p>By being killed with an arrow in the eye (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the main purpose of the Domesday Book?

<p>To survey the land ownership in England (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What were Motte and Bailey castles primarily made of?

<p>Wood (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What separated the Motte from the Bailey in a Motte and Bailey castle?

<p>A drawbridge (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who owned all the land in the feudal system?

<p>The king (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the main role of the barons in the feudal system?

<p>Training knights for the king (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who worked on the land for the knights and barons in the feudal system?

<p>The villeins (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was found in over a quarter of England's land according to Domesday Book?

<p>Belonged to William and his family (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who led the teams that carried out the Domesday Book survey?

<p>Bishops (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who claimed to have been promised the English throne by King Hardicanute?

<p>Edgar the Aetheling (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was William Duke of Normandy's justification for claiming the English throne?

<p>He was the rightful heir to Edward the Confessor (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who was crowned as King Harold II immediately after Edward the Confessor's death?

<p>Harold Godwinson (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who was defeated at the Battle of Stamford Bridge?

<p>Harald Hardrada (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why did William's army set about raiding the surrounding area after landing at Pevensey Bay?

<p>To establish a castle for strategic advantage (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary advantage of William's well-equipped army over Harold II's army?

<p>They were experienced and well trained (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did William's army take advantage during the Battle of Hastings?

<p>By pretending to run away and then attacking when the inexperienced fyrd chased them (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the main disadvantage of Harold II's Saxon army during the Battle of Hastings?

<p>They lacked control of Senlac Hill (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What weapons did Harold II's army primarily use during the Battle of Hastings?

<p>Swords and axes (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What led to a turning point in the Battle of Hastings?

<p>The Norman soldiers' misconception about William's death (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What route did Harold II take as he marched south after the Battle of Stamford Bridge?

<p>He followed a coastal route along the English Channel (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What caused Harold II's army to lose their main advantage during the Battle of Hastings?

<p>The loss of control over Senlac Hill (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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