Have plenty of attempts at the 1066 multiple choice quiz first.
Then print out your own copy of this test (as many times as you like) so that you can practise for the test you will have in class.

1. Who was the King of England at the beginning of 1066? (1 mark)

2. Why was there a problem when Edward the Confessor died? (1 mark)

3. Why was the year of 1064 important for Duke William of Normandy? (1 mark)

4. Harold claimed that Edward the Confesor had promised him the crown on his death.
a. Give two reasons why Edward might have done this.(2 marks)

b. Give two reasons why we might doubt Harold's claim that Edward had promised him the crown. (2 marks)

5. In 1066 who invaded England first? (1 mark)

6. When was the Battle of Stamford Bridge fought? (1 mark)

7. The Vikings arrived in 300 ships. When they left how many ships did they depart in? (1 mark)

8. King Harold and his men had to march from Stamford Bridge down to Hastings to face Duke William of Normandy. How far did they march and how long did it take them? (2 marks)

9. What was the main Saxon tactic at the battle of Hastings? (1 mark)

10. Why did William win the Battle of Hastings. (10 marks).

REMEMBER: PIMPLE

How do you feel after all that?????