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6. What did William carry?
- a sword
- A sword, engraved with a symbol that meant God was on his side.
- A banner, given to him by the pope to show that God was on his side.
- A bow and arrow
7. Harold Godwinson was experienced only in Britain where he
- cruelly put down a revolt in Wales
- cruelly put down a revolt in France
- cruelly put down a revolt in Scotland
8. William of Normandy claimed that in 1064 Harold Godwinson had promised to support him in his claim
9. William of Normandy was
- The King of Normandy
- The Duke of Normandy
- The Earl of Normandy
10. Harald Hadrada claimed that this person promised King Magnus of Norway that his descendents would have the throne of England
- Harthacnut who ruled England from 1042 to 1046
- Harthacnut who ruled England from 1040 to 1042
- Hearthacnut
- Hathacnut
11. Harald Hadrada was brave and cruel
12. What were William Normandy's links to English royalty
- Edward lived in Norrway from 1016-1041 and William said they regarded each other as brothers
- Edward lived in Normandy from 1016-1041 and William said they regarded each other as brothers
- Harald lived in Normandy from 1016-1041 and William said they regarded each other as brothers
- Edward lived in Normandy from 1023-1041 and William said they regarded each other as brothers
13. Harold Godwinson's link to the English throne was
- His brother was married to King Edwards sister
- His sister was married to King Edward
- His mother was married to King Edward
14. Harold Godwinson was the
- Earl of Essex and later the King of England
- Earl of Wessex and later the King of England
- King of Wessex and later the King of England
- Duke of Wessex and later the King of England
15. What was William Normandy's claim to the English throne?
- King Edward had promised him the throne and Witan had agreed he should be king
- He claimed than in 1051, Edward had promised him the throne
- He claimed that in 1041, Edward had promised him the throne
16. Harald Hardrada was the most feared warrior in the whole of Europe
17. After the shield wall was broken, they were quickly surrounded and hacked to death by which forces?
- the archers
- The cavalry
- The footmen
18. Who supported Harold Godwinson?
- The Witan
- The Wigan
- The Wigwam
- The Titan
19. After capturing the town of Alencon, William of Normandy ordered that
- Those in the town who had insulted him were to leave
- Those in the town who had insulted him were to have their hands and feet cut off
- Those in the town who had insulted him were to have their heads cut off
20. When did the battle of hastings start?
- Nobody Knows
- About 9am 14th October 1066
- About 8am 13th September 1065
- About 10am 15th November 1067