Anglo-Saxon England and the Norman Conquest, 1060-66 (Edexcel GCSE History): Quizzes
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On what date did Edward the Confessor die?
On what date did Edward the Confessor die?
5 January 1066
Who captured Harold during his journey to Normandy?
Who captured Harold during his journey to Normandy?
Count Guy of Ponthieu
What did William give Harold after rescuing him?
What did William give Harold after rescuing him?
Weapons and armour
What did Norman sources claim Harold promised during the embassy?
What did Norman sources claim Harold promised during the embassy?
To support William's claim to succeed
What did English sources say the embassy was about?
What did English sources say the embassy was about?
Recovering hostages from Normandy
When did the Northumbrian rebellion against Tostig begin?
When did the Northumbrian rebellion against Tostig begin?
October 1065
Who was Earl Tostig in relation to Harold Godwinson?
Who was Earl Tostig in relation to Harold Godwinson?
His brother
Which of Tostig's actions caused widespread resentment in Northumbria?
Which of Tostig's actions caused widespread resentment in Northumbria?
Heavy taxes he imposed
Why were Northumbrians angry about Tostig's relationship with Malcolm III?
Why were Northumbrians angry about Tostig's relationship with Malcolm III?
He failed to defend against Scottish attacks
Who replaced Tostig as Earl of Northumbria in November 1065?
Who replaced Tostig as Earl of Northumbria in November 1065?
Morcar
What was Morcar's relationship to Edwin, Earl of Mercia?
What was Morcar's relationship to Edwin, Earl of Mercia?
His brother
What did the earls' refusal to suppress the rebellion show about Edward?
What did the earls' refusal to suppress the rebellion show about Edward?
His authority had become weak