Battle Of Hastings
Who was the King of England that both William the Conqueror and Harold the Unfortunate wanted to replace once he died?
King Edward the Confessor.
What sources of information do we have that tells us about Erik the Red?
What we know about Erik the Red is based on what is written in two Icelanders’ sagas which are titled Greenland Saga and Saga of Erik the Red.
What story does the Bayeux Tapestry tell?
The story of William the Conqueror, Harold the Unfortunate and The Battle of Hastings.
During the Battle of Hastings why did William's soldiers feared that William had been killed?
Because they saw him get thrown off his horse. But once he heard his soldiers shouting that he was killed, he got back onto his feet, took off his helmet and shouted, “I’m alive, I’m alive. Keep fighting.”
How many years did King Edward rule over England?
20 years
What other name is Erik the Red known for?
He is also known as Erik Thorvaldsson
Why is the Bayeux Tapestry important?
Because the tapestry contains a considerable amount of information about the Battle of Hastings but also other aspects of military, social and cultural history.
Who ended up winning the Battle of Hastings?
William did.
Who did King Edward’s advisors want to replace him once he died?
Harold the Unfortunate.
What year and country was Erik the Red born in?
He was born in the year 950 AD in Norway
How old is the Bayeux Tapestry?
Not sure! But it is believed to have been made very soon after the battle.
What happened to Harold during the Battle of Hastings?
He was killed by being shot in the eye with an arrow.
Why did King Edwards advisors feel Harold was the right choice to replace King Edward once he died?
Because he was strong, had loyal soldiers and he was also from Wessex, just like King Edward.
What happened to Erik’s father while living in Norway? .
In the year 960 AD, Erik’s father Thorvald Asvaldsson was exiled from Norway for the crime of manslaughter. Along with his family, he moved to Iceland
Who commissioned the Bayeux Tapestry?
It was first believed that William’s wife, Queen Matilda did. But now most believe it was Odo of Bayeux, William’s half brother.
After this battle what was Harold called and why?
Harold the Unfortunate.Because he lost the battle and was killed by being shot in the eye with an arrow.
What other person thought they should be king once King Edward died?
William the Duke of Normady
Why Was He Called Erik the Red?
Erik the Red, most likely refers to the red color of his hair and beard. It might also have been earned due to his temper, which was known to be volatile.
How long is the Bayeux tapestry?
It is almost 70 meters long, That is 229 feet or ⅔ the size of a football field
After this battle what was William called and why?
William the Conqueror. Because he won the battle of Hastings.
Why did William Duke of Normandy feel he should be king once Edward died?
Because he was a distant cousin to the king, he was married to an English princess, King Edward had said William should replace him after William had treated him nicely and because Harold had sworn an oath to William that William would be king.
What Was Life Like For Erik the Red?
After moving to Iceland Erik got married and built a farm. Around 980 AD, Erik’s slaves accidentally triggered a landslide that crushed the house of his neighbor, The neighbor’s relative responded by killing the slaves of Erik. In retaliation, Erik killed that relative and another person. The dead mens family then prosecuted Erik in court for the killings and Erik was banished from that part of Iceland and had to move to a different part.
Is the Bayeux Tapestry really a tapestry?
No! It is embroidery. What is the difference between a tapestry and an embroidery? A tapestry is something that’s woven on a loom, whereas an embroidery is thread stitched onto a cloth background.
After winning the battle of Hastings how did William, at first, rule England?
At first he did not change the laws or customs. He ruled it with moderation.
How did William trick Harold to swear and oath to make William the King once King Edward died?
Harold had been sailing, got caught in a storm and shipped wreck on the shores of Normandy. William went down to the shore and rescued Harold. He took Harold back to his castle and gave him dry clothes, a place to sleep, and even planned a huge feast in his honor. Harold was seated on a raised platform as an honored guest. But Harold was suspicious because he knew William wanted to become the new King of England when King Edward died.
Why was Erik banished a second time?
This time it was for manslaughter. It was over a setsokkr. A Setsokkr is an ornamented beams with Viking symbols. Vikings believed setsokkr’s held mystical value. Erik had entrusted a friend to watch over it while he built his house. When he came to get it back the man wouldn’t give it back to him. Erik took it by force and as a result people were killed including the friends two sons. Erik was banished from Iceland for 3 years.
What’s the astronomical object on it?
It is Halley’s Comet!
What happened when he left England to go visit France and left England under the control of his brother?
The English nobles began to rebel and try to take back their country.
What did William do at the end of the feast to get Harold to take a vow promising to give the Kingship of England to him?
At the end of the feast William asks Harold to put his hands flat on the table and swear that when Edward dies he will give William the throne. Out of fear Harold swears it. William then takes off the tablecloth and shows that there was a box with the bones of saints in it. Harold had sworn an oath on sacred relics. Now he was bound to keep his promise.
Where did Erik go after being banished a second time?
Because of being banished Erik decided to go find a land that he had heard about from another sailure. Erik had to sail 900 nautical miles before he reached what we known today as Greenland.
How was the Bayeux Tapestry made?
It's made from 9 panels of cloth and 10 thread colors. The panels were produced separately and then eventually sewn together to form one long whole.
In response, what did William do to England once he returned?
He made severe laws and caused the destruction of lots of homes of people who hadn’t sworn an allegiance to him causing thousands of people to die.
What year did King Edward die?
1066 AD
How Did Erik Decide To Call It Greenland?
Greenland is not green - it is icy. After his 3 year banishment Erik returned to Iceland with the desire to persuade people to move to Greenland and settle it. He gave it the name Greenland because it sounded a lot more appealing.
What time did William require all of England to put out all the fires and go to bed?
8 p.m.
What did the English Nobles and advisors to the king immediately do once King Edward died?
They immediately crowned Harold to be king.
Who Is Leif Erikson?
His father was Erik the Red. Born in Iceland in 970 AD but raised in Greenland.
What did William require to be done in all the towns of England each night to remind the people about the 8 o’clock hour to go to bed?
Ring a bell.
What did William do once he heard that King Edward died and Harold was crowned king?
At once William sends a message to Harold demanding Harold honor his oath and give up the throne. But Harold refuses.
What are 5 Facts About Leif Erikson?
Fact #1: Leif Ericson is regarded as the first European to visit the New World. It was just him and 35 other people to help. His father Erik the Red was going to go but fell off his horse and decided that was a sign from the gods he should not go. Fact #2: He discovered America 500 years before Christopher Columbus. Fact #3: He established a colony in the land he called Vinland on the northern tip of Newfoundland Fact #4: Leif Ericson traveled to Norway in 999 AD and converted to Christianity Fact #5: He became a missionary and started converting people to Christianity in Greenland.
What is the ringing of the bell called at 8 o’clock to remind people to go to bed? It is a French word, “couvre feu” which is pronounced in english as “Curfew”.
It is a French word, “couvre feu” which is pronounced in english as “Curfew”.
What “Bad Omen” happened the day that Harold was crowned king?
Haley’s Comet flew by.
What is a “Domesday Book”?
A book that lists all the English people who own lands, how much land, what their land is worth so that they can be taxed on their land.
When William lands his forces to fight Harold for the throne of England where does he land his forces?
He lands them near and English town called Hastings far away from Harold.
How did William die? He got knocked off his horse and injured very badly. He laid in bed for weeks and in the final hours of his life all his aids and sons abandoned him. Leaving him to die alone.
He got knocked off his horse and injured very badly. He laid in bed for weeks and in the final hours of his life all his aids and sons abandoned him. Leaving him to die alone.
Why did William land his forces far away from Harold and his army?
In order to make Harold march his army fast and a long distance in order to tire them out.
After marching his army a long way Harold knew they needed rest. Where did he have them make camp and why?
He had them camp on a hill to have the high ground, which is easier to defend and protect.