Preparing for battle (AQA GCSE History): Quizzes
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In which month was Harold Godwinson crowned King of England?
In which month was Harold Godwinson crowned King of England?
January 1066
What was Harold's main problem when preparing to defend England?
What was Harold's main problem when preparing to defend England?
He had virtually no navy of his own
Who were the thegns in Harold's military forces?
Who were the thegns in Harold's military forces?
Wealthy nobles who owed military service
What was the main weakness of the fyrd?
What was the main weakness of the fyrd?
They were inexperienced & lacked training
What type of soldiers were the housecarls?
What type of soldiers were the housecarls?
Elite professional soldiers
By when had Harold positioned his forces along England's south coast?
By when had Harold positioned his forces along England's south coast?
May 1066
Why was the Pope's support crucial for William?
Why was the Pope's support crucial for William?
It meant knights believed they had God's blessing
How many soldiers did William's invasion army eventually number?
How many soldiers did William's invasion army eventually number?
Around 7,000 soldiers
What types of fighters did William have that Harold's forces lacked?
What types of fighters did William have that Harold's forces lacked?
Archers and cavalry
What innovation did William develop for controlling territory after landing?
What innovation did William develop for controlling territory after landing?
Pre-fabricated wooden castles
On what date did Harold disband his army?
On what date did Harold disband his army?
8 September 1066
Why did Harold need to disband his army in September?
Why did Harold need to disband his army in September?
Financial pressure & food shortages