1066

Question 1

Who was the king of England defeated at the Battle of Hastings?

Answer 1

Harold Godwinson

Question 2

Which two leaders did Harold Godwinson face in battle in 1066?

Answer 2

Harald Hardrada and William of Normandy

Question 3

True or False: The Battle of Stamford Bridge was fought between Harold Godwinson and William of Normandy.

Answer 3

False

Question 4

What significant event took place on September 25, 1066?

Answer 4

The Battle of Stamford Bridge

Question 5

Fill in the blank: Harold Godwinson was the last _______ king of England.

Answer 5

Anglo-Saxon

Question 6

What was the outcome of the Battle of Stamford Bridge?

Answer 6

Harold Godwinson defeated Harald Hardrada

Question 7

What was the main reason for William of Normandy’s invasion of England?

Answer 7

To claim the English throne

Question 8

Which battle marked the beginning of Norman control in England?

Answer 8

The Battle of Hastings

Question 9

What date did the Battle of Hastings occur?

Answer 9

October 14, 1066

Question 10

Who emerged victorious at the Battle of Hastings?

Answer 10

William of Normandy

Question 11

True or False: Harold Godwinson was killed during the Battle of Hastings.

Answer 11

True

Question 12

What was the primary tactic used by William of Normandy’s forces in the Battle of Hastings?

Answer 12

Feigned retreats

Question 13

Who was Harald Hardrada’s ally in the invasion of England?

Answer 13

Tostig Godwinson

Question 14

What title did William of Normandy take after his victory?

Answer 14

King of England

Question 15

Fill in the blank: The Norman Conquest began in the year ______.

Answer 15

1066

Question 16

Which document was created to assess the wealth and resources of England after the Norman Conquest?

Answer 16

Domesday Book

Question 17

What was the significance of the Battle of Hastings for the English monarchy?

Answer 17

It marked the end of Anglo-Saxon rule and the beginning of Norman rule.

Question 18

Multiple Choice: What was the main strategy employed by Harold Godwinson during the Battle of Hastings? A) Cavalry charges B) Defensive formations C) Guerrilla tactics D) Naval attacks

Answer 18

B) Defensive formations

Question 19

Who led the Norman forces at the Battle of Hastings?

Answer 19

William the Conqueror

Question 20

True or False: The Battle of Hastings was fought on flat terrain.

Answer 20

False

Question 21

What was the primary reason for Harold Godwinson’s rapid march south after the Battle of Stamford Bridge?

Answer 21

To confront William of Normandy

Question 22

Fill in the blank: The Norman army primarily consisted of ______ and infantry.

Answer 22

cavalry

Question 23

What was one major consequence of the Norman Conquest for the English language?

Answer 23

Increased influence of Norman French on the English language.

Question 24

Short Answer: Name one of the key battles that took place in 1066.

Answer 24

Battle of Stamford Bridge or Battle of Hastings

Question 25

What role did the English longbow play in the Battle of Hastings?

Answer 25

It was used effectively against Norman cavalry.

Question 26

Who was Harold Godwinson?

Answer 26

The last Anglo-Saxon king of England, reigning in 1066.

Question 27

Who was Harald Hardraada?

Answer 27

The King of Norway who invaded England in 1066.

Question 28

What battle did Harold Godwinson fight against Harald Hardraada?

Answer 28

The Battle of Stamford Bridge.

Question 29

When did the Battle of Stamford Bridge take place?

Answer 29

On September 25, 1066.

Question 30

What was the outcome of the Battle of Stamford Bridge?

Answer 30

Harold Godwinson's forces defeated Harald Hardraada.

Question 31

What significant event occurred shortly after the Battle of Stamford Bridge?

Answer 31

William of Normandy invaded England.

Question 32

What battle did Harold Godwinson fight against William of Normandy?

Answer 32

The Battle of Hastings.

Question 33

When did the Battle of Hastings occur?

Answer 33

On October 14, 1066.

Question 34

What was the outcome of the Battle of Hastings?

Answer 34

William of Normandy defeated Harold Godwinson.

Question 35

What was the significance of the Norman Conquest?

Answer 35

It marked the end of Anglo-Saxon rule in England.

Question 36

True or False: Harold Godwinson was killed at the Battle of Hastings.

Answer 36

True.

Question 37

What was the primary reason for William of Normandy's claim to the English throne?

Answer 37

He claimed that Edward the Confessor had promised him the throne.

Question 38

Fill in the blank: The Battle of Hastings led to ______ control of England.

Answer 38

Norman.

Question 39

Who was Edward the Confessor?

Answer 39

The Anglo-Saxon king of England before Harold Godwinson.

Question 40

What tactic did William of Normandy use to defeat Harold Godwinson?

Answer 40

He used feigned retreats to break the English lines.

Question 41

What was the significance of the Bayeux Tapestry?

Answer 41

It depicts the events leading up to the Norman Conquest.

Question 42

What happened to the English nobility after the Norman Conquest?

Answer 42

Many were replaced by Norman lords.

Question 43

What was one consequence of the Norman Conquest for the English language?

Answer 43

It led to significant French influence on English vocabulary.

Question 44

What was the role of the Knights in William's army?

Answer 44

They were heavily armored cavalry that played a crucial role in battles.

Question 45

True or False: Harold Godwinson was the first king of England.

Answer 45

False.

Question 46

What was the name of the castle built by William after the conquest?

Answer 46

The Tower of London.

Question 47

What was the primary weapon used by soldiers in the Battle of Hastings?

Answer 47

The longbow.

Question 48

Who were the main contenders for the English throne in 1066?

Answer 48

Harold Godwinson, William of Normandy, and Harald Hardraada.

Question 49

What was the main reason for the conflict between Harold Godwinson and Harald Hardraada?

Answer 49

Both claimed rights to the English throne.

Question 50

What was the result of the Norman Conquest for the church in England?

Answer 50

The church became more aligned with Rome and Norman bishops were appointed.

Question 51

Fill in the blank: The Norman Conquest began in the year ______.

Answer 51

1066.