The succession crisis, 1066 (AQA GCSE History): Quizzes
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What was the succession crisis of 1066?
What was the succession crisis of 1066?
Uncertainty over who should be king
How was Edward the Confessor known as a ruler?
How was Edward the Confessor known as a ruler?
A religious man, not strong politically
What was the Witan?
What was the Witan?
Edward's council of advisors
What were the main responsibilities of earls in 1065?
What were the main responsibilities of earls in 1065?
Collecting taxes, law courts, armies
What was England's most important trade commodity?
What was England's most important trade commodity?
Wool - English woollen cloth
Who successfully conquered England in 1016?
Who successfully conquered England in 1016?
Cnut
Which king did Cnut defeat when conquering England?
Which king did Cnut defeat when conquering England?
Aethelred
Where had Edward the Confessor been raised during his exile?
Where had Edward the Confessor been raised during his exile?
In the Norman court
What happened to the Godwin family in 1051?
What happened to the Godwin family in 1051?
They rebelled and were exiled
What title did Edward give Harold Godwinson after the family returned?
What title did Edward give Harold Godwinson after the family returned?
Sub-regulus (deputy)
When did Edward the Confessor die, triggering the succession crisis?
When did Edward the Confessor die, triggering the succession crisis?
January 1066
Which natural resources did England possess that were essential for building and warfare?
Which natural resources did England possess that were essential for building and warfare?
Timber, iron, lead, and copper