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The Norman Conquest 03
It is said that Harold died from an arrow where?

The Norman Conquest 03

This KS3 History quiz takes a further look at the Norman Conquest. At the time that William of Normandy was setting off to invade England, Harold II had headed up north to beat the army of his brother Tostig and his ally, Harald Hardrada. The Norwegian army had defeated the Earls of Northumberland at the Battle of Fulford which had taken place near York.

Harold's army took the Norwegians by surprise at the place now known as Stamford Bridge. There are several slightly different accounts of where it took place and exactly what happened. During the battle, both Tostig and Harald Hardrada were killed, ending the Norwegian invasion.

Following that battle, the English army marched south once again and set up camp close to where William had invaded.

1 .
Harold's personal guards were known as what?
Housecarls
Housemarks
Housemartins
Housewaynes
They protected the King and fought alongside him
2 .
The Battle of Hastings took place near which present-day town?
Battle
Bloodington
Siegeville
Wargrave
On 14th October 1066
3 .
Harold positioned his men at the top of which hill?
Ashlec
Porlock
Quantock
Senlac
The French had cavalry but the English only had foot soldiers
4 .
How did the Normans break the Saxons' defence?
They poured boiling oil on them
They pretended to retreat
They set fire to Senlac Hill
They used dynamite
The Saxons broke ranks to chase after them
5 .
It is said that Harold died from an arrow where?
In his bottom
In his eye
In his stomach
Through his heart
Some historians do not believe this story
6 .
Which town has a famous depiction of the battle?
Bayeux
Caen
Lisieux
Rouen
Its museum houses the famous Bayeux Tapestry
7 .
The Bayeux Tapestry is thought to have been made for William's ?
Brother
Father
Mother
Wife
His brother Odo was Bishop of Bayeux
8 .
When was William crowned as William I of England?
Christmas Day
Halloween
New Year's Day
The day after the Battle of Hastings
After the Battle of Hastings, the English declared Edgar Ætheling king but he was never crowned
9 .
Where was William crowned?
St Paul's Cathedral
Tower of London
Westminster Abbey
Windsor Castle
He attacked settlements on his way to London
10 .
William used which power structure to help him run England?
The fanatical system
The feudal system
The frugal system
The futile system
He gave his noblemen lands in return for their services to keep the people of England under control
You can find more about this topic by visiting BBC Bitesize - The Norman Conquest

Author:  Jan Crompton

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