anglo saxon and norman

Question 1

Harald Hardrada was the King of?

Answer 1

Norway

Question 2

Which group chose Harold to succeed Edward to the throne?

Answer 2

The Witan

Question 3

Who was the only claimant with a direct bloodline to Edward the Confessor?

Answer 3

Edward Aethling

Question 4

What was a ceorl?

Answer 4

A peasant who was free to work for different lords

Question 5

In 1064, during his Embassy to Normandy, Harold is supposed to have sworn fealty to William. This means…

Answer 5

He promised to support William to become the next King of Engeland

Question 6

Name 4 claimants to the throne

Answer 6

William of Normandy, Harold Godwinson, Harald Hardrada, and Edgar Aethling

Question 7

majority of the population were….

Answer 7

slaves

Question 8

Thegns and earls were expected to…

Answer 8

collect the king’s taxes and raise an army

Question 9

Anglo Saxon social hierarchy?

Answer 9

The king, Earls, Thanes, Peasants, Slaves

Question 10

What was the name of William’s tactic at the Battle of Hastings?

Answer 10

false retreat or Feigned Retreat

Question 11

What was significant about the Earldom of Wessex?

Answer 11

it was the most powerful earldom in England, politics mainly

Question 12

Where did Edward send Harold on embassy?

Answer 12

Normandy

Question 13

When did Edward the Confessor die?

Answer 13

5 January 1066

Question 14

Which major city are Stamford Bridge and Fulford located near?

Answer 14

York

Question 15

What was the name of Godwin’s daughter who was married to Edward the Confessor?

Answer 15

Edith

Question 16

When was the Battle of Hastings?

Answer 16

14 October 1066

Question 17

Bishops and archbishops were likely to be members of…

Answer 17

The witan

Question 18

What advantage did Harold have at the start of the battle of Hastings?

Answer 18

He was on top of a Senlac Hill

Question 19

Which Earldom did Godwin hold?

Answer 19

Earldom of Wessex

Question 20

According to historians, what was the purpose of King Edward the Confessor sending Harold Godwinson to Normandy?

Question 21

Which layer of the Feudal System promised to serve 40 days as a soldier in exchange for land?

Answer 21

Tenants in Chief

Question 22

Which one of these is a possible motive for William’s creation of the Domesday Book?

Answer 22

To assess the wealth of individuals and also tell how much to tax them

Question 23

Who did all homages have a direct link to?