History angolo saxtons 0.0 / 5 ? HistoryAncient historyGCSEAQA Created by: Dabrowski711Created on: 08-09-18 01:33 How did Harold Godwinson secure the loyalty of the northern earls, Edwin and Morcar? He married their sister Edith 1 of 10 Who won the Battle of Fulford? Harald Hardrada 2 of 10 Where was Harold Godwinson during the Battle of Fulford Harold Godwinson was nowhere near Fulford when the battle happened: he was in the south waiting for William. 3 of 10 Which of these factors made Harold's victory at Stamford Bridge remarkable? Harold's army had marched 185 miles in four days to get to Yorkshire where they fought the battle of Stamford Bridge. 4 of 10 What happened to Harald Hardrada at the Battle of Stamford Bridge? Harald Hardrada and Tostig Godwinson were killed during the Battle of Stamford Bridge by the English soldiers. 5 of 10 How did Harold Godwinson build up his forces after the Battle of Stamford Bridge? Harold used the fyrd to build up his forces after the heavy casualties of Stamford Bridge. 6 of 10 What did William of Normandy achieve at the end of September 1066? On 28 September 1066 Duke William of Normandy landed at Pevensey and built a castle for his troops. 7 of 10 How many of the Godwinson brothers lost their lives at the Battle of Hastings? Three of the Godwinsons were killed at Hastings: Harold, Gyrth and Leofwine. 8 of 10 What was one element of good fortune for William of Normandy in 1066? William was not able to travel across the channel in the summer, when Harold II was most ready for battle against him. 9 of 10 What was the meaning of the name Senlac, given to the hill at the site of the Battle of Hastings? The site of the Battle of Hastings was called Senlac meaning 'lake of blood' by the French Norman winners. 10 of 10
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