Key Figures
This man became known as “The Conqueror” after winning the Battle of Hastings.
Who is William, Duke of Normandy?
William, Duke of Normandy, attacked this earldom of England to provoke Godwinson into marching back down south
What is Wessex?
This part of the Norman army was crucial to their victory at Hastings, employing mounted soldiers.
What is cavalry?
This famous battle took place on October 14, 1066.
What is the Battle of Hastings?
William the Conqueror was crowned King of England on this holiday in 1066.
What is Christmas Day?
This king of England died without an heir, leading to the succession crisis of 1066.
Who is Edward the Confessor?
Harold Godwinson’s army was weakened after a victory at this battle, just days before Hastings.
What is the Battle of Stamford Bridge?
The English army primarily fought in this defensive formation during the Battle of Hastings.
What is the shield wall?
Where the Anglo-Saxons positioned themselves to defend against the Normans
What is on top of a hill?
This document, commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086, detailed landholdings and resources in England.
What is the Domesday Book?
This English earl and king faced multiple invasions in 1066 and died at the Battle of Hastings.
Who is Harold Godwinson?
William claimed the English throne based on a promise from this late English king.
Who is Edward the Confessor?
The Norman forces combined infantry, cavalry, and this ranged unit, which the English army lacked.
What are archers?
William was able to rally his troops and turn the tide after this rumor spread, causing a temporary Norman retreat.
What is William’s death?
This system ordered people from King to Peasants
What is the Feudal System?
Before facing William, Harold Godwinson defeated this Norwegian king at the Battle of Stamford Bridge.
Who is Harald Hardrada?
This historical artifact is a key visual source depicting the events leading to and including the Battle of Hastings.
What is the Bayeux Tapestry?
This tactic, where soldiers pretend to flee to draw the enemy out, was successfully used by the Normans.
What is a feigned retreat?
This depiction of Harold Godwinson’s death, found in the Bayeux Tapestry, remains debated by historians.
What is Harold being shot in the eye with an arrow?
This dreadful event was where William salted the earth in Durham, and caused the deaths of thousands by starvation
What is the Harrowing of the North?
This rebellious brother of Harold Godwinson supported Harald Hardrada in his claim for the English throne.
Who is Tostig Godwinson?
During Spring, what crossed the sky that was seen by many as a bad omen?
What is a comet?
The name for the professional Anglo-Saxon forces at the Battle of Hastings
What are Huscarls?
This is where the Normans led the Anglo-Saxons to this place because of the feigned retreat
What is a swamp?
These two Earls constantly rebelled against William after his coronation
Who are Edwin and Morcar?