History Pt.2

Question 1

When did the Romans leave Britain?

Answer 1

In AD 410

Question 2

Where did the Romans come from?

Answer 2

Modern day Germany and Denmark

Question 3

When did the anglo saxons take control of most of England?

Answer 3

Around 600 AD

Question 4

What were the main kingdoms of England?

Answer 4

Wessex, Northumbria and Mercia

Question 5

When did the Vikings invade Britain and where did they come from?

Answer 5

They invaded Britain in 787 AD and came from Norway Sweeden and Denmark

Question 6

Who was the previous king before the three contenders for the throne?

Answer 6

Edward the Confessor (because he’s christian [I think]that’s why he is called ‘the confessor’ hopefully that’s in the test)

Question 7

Why and when did Edward the Confessor promise the throne to William the Duke of Normandy?

Answer 7

He promised the throne to him in 1051 he did it because he sent troops to occupy him when he went back to England from Normandy

Question 8

How long did Edward the Confessor live in Normandy?

Answer 8

1016-1042

Question 9

Why was William called ‘William the Bast***’

Answer 9

Because his father never actually married is mother

Question 10

What did William do in 1047?

Answer 10

He ordered 30 townsmen to be skinned alive in Alençon

Question 11

How was Harold linked to Edward?

Answer 11

His sister was married to him

Question 12

Why did the Witans and monks want him to become king?

Answer 12

Because he was the most powerful men in England (I think that is the reason)

Question 13

When did Edward tell Harold to kill the welsh leader?

Answer 13

In 1063

Question 14

How long did King Canute rule Norway and England for?

Answer 14

He ruled from 1016 to 1035

Question 15

Why does Harold Hadrada claim to ne the King when he has no connection to Edward?

Answer 15

Because the old King was a viking and Tostig (Edward’s brother) had sibling issues and wanted to get revenge

Question 16

What does “Hadrada” mean and what was Harold’s nickname

Answer 16

‘Hadrada means “hard ruler” and his nickname was “the Ruthless”

Question 17

How old was King Edward when he died?

Answer 17

62 years old

Question 18

Did Edward leave any children behind

Answer 18

No

Question 19

How old was he when he was in control of Normandy?

Answer 19

He was seven

Question 20

How long has King Haroald been wating for until his first attack on England?

Answer 20

Nine nervous months

Question 21

How many vikings did Harold Hadrada bring?

Answer 21

10,000 massacre-potential vikings

Question 22

How many longboats carried the viking army?

Answer 22

300 longboats exactly

Question 23

What part of England did the vikings take control of?

Answer 23

The North of England

Question 24

What date did Harold attack the vikings?

Answer 24

25 September 1066

Question 25

Why was it hard to cross the bridge at the battle of Stamford bridge?

Answer 25

Because a bulky viking took out 40 english men

Question 26

How did the English finally kill the barbarian?

Answer 26

They snuck under the bridge and stabbed him

Question 27

Where did the Norma fleet land?

Answer 27

It landed at Pevensey bay

Question 28

What town did the Normans burn?

Answer 28

They burnt Hastings

Question 29

What does Senlac hill mean in Norman?

Answer 29

Lake of blood

Question 30

When did King William's barons create castles?

Answer 30

In 1086

Question 31

How many castles did William's barons create?

Answer 31

Over 100 castles

Question 32

How long on average did motte and bailey castles take to build?

Answer 32

7-14 days

Question 33

In Cambridge how many houses did it take to make a new castle?

Answer 33

25 houses

Question 34

When did barons start making castles in stone?

Answer 34

1070

Question 35

What was England's first stone keep?

Answer 35

The tower of London

Question 36

When did William create the Domesday book?

Answer 36

In 1085