1066

Created by

Hannah Barley

Cards (26)

In what month and year did Edward the confessor die?
January 1066
What groups of people was the Witan made up of?
Earls and Archbishops
Can you name one of Harold Godwinson's brothers?
Tostig
Why did Harold Godwinson betray his own brother, Tostig?
He needed a united kingdom
Who were the 4 candidates to the English throne?
Harold Godwinson, Harold Hardrada, Edgar the Atheling and William of Normandy
When was Harold Godwinson crowned king?
6th January 1066
Who was the first man to invade England?
Harald Hardrada
What was the name of the first battle in 1066?
The battle of Gate Fulford
Who won the battle of Gate Fulford?
Harald Hardrada
What was the name of the second battle in 1066?
The battle of Stamford Bridge
Who won the battle of Stamford Bridge?
Harald Godwinson
How was Harald Hardrada Killed?
He was shot in the throat with an arrow
How many ships did the Vikings take back to Norway?
24/300
Which relative of Harold Godwinson worked with Harald Hardrada in the battles of 1066?
Tostig
What is the name of the third battle in 1066?
The battle of Hastings
Who won the battle of Hastings?
William of Normandy
What types of soldiers did the English forces have?
Housecarls and the Fyrd
What types of soldiers did the Norman forces have?
Foot soldiers, knights and archers
What were the 4 reasons why William won the battle of Hastings?
Luck, preparations, leadership and Harold Godwinson's bad decisions
What were Burhs?
Fortified towns
What did William create to stop the threat of the Welsh?
Marcher earldoms
Who led the first rebellion in 1068?
Edwin and Morcar
Who joined forces in the second rebellion in 1069?
Edgar the Atheling, King Malcolm III and King Sweyn of Denmark
What did William order his men to do to stop the rebellions in the north?
The Harrying of the North
Who was involved in the third rebellion in 1070-1071?
Hereward, Morcar and the Danes
Who was involved in the fourth rebellion?
The earls and Normans