1) Who was King of England before 1066? a) Edward the Confessor b) Henry VIII c) William the Conqueror 2) Who were the contenders for the crown? a) William, John and Harold b) Harald, William and Harold c) Harald, Harold and John 3) Who was the only English contender? a) Harald Hardrada b) William of Normandy c) Harold Godwinson? 4) Who claimed the King had said they should take the crown after he died? a) William of Normandy b) Harold Godwinson c) Both 5) Who did Harold Godwinson think would attack first? a) Harald Hardrada b) William of Normandy 6) Where did the first battle take place? a) Stamford Bridge b) Tower Bridge c) Golden Gate Bridge 7) Who was it between? a) Harold and William b) Harold and Harald c) Harald and William 8) Who won the battle of Stamford Bridge? a) Harold Godwinson b) Harald Hardrada 9) How many Viking Longboats returned to Norway after the battle? a) 162 out of 300 b) 74 out of 300 c) 24 out of 300 10) Harold then had to go and meet Williams army who had just arrived in Hastings, but how far did he have to march? a) 50 miles b) 150 miles c) 250 miles 11) What were the deadliest soldiers in Harolds army called? a) Housecarls b) Fyrds c) Archers 12) Who were Williams best warriors? a) Knights b) Housecarls c) Archers 13) Who might have an advantage at the Battle of Hastings? a) ? b) ?

1066 Revision (up to the Battle of Hastings)

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