* What was the name of William's half-brother who was the Bishop of Bayeaux ?
* William's father was Robert I Duke of Normandy. Who was his mother ?
* While William raised his invasion force in Normandy, Harold Godwinson had another invasion to deal with led by another Harold - the King of Norway. What was the name of that northern invader?
* Where did King Harold meet and defeat the threat from the North?
* Harold's elite troops where called:
* William's invasion of England was supported by Pope Alexander II. What sign of Papal sanction did William's army carry ?
* What was the hill that Harold drew up his army on when he faced William's Norman Army ?
* What do the fables say about how King Harold was killed?
* Victorious William marched on London to be crown King on:
* In what year did the Norman Conquest take place?
* Who was the King of England at the start of the year of the Norman Conquest?
* Following the death of the English King, Harold Godwineson the Earl of Wessex, was crowned King. What relation was Harold to the previous king?
* King Harold had to face major problems very soon after his coronation. Harald Hardraada was also claiming the throne, and was planning an attack on England. Where did he attack from?
* Harold Godwineson was also threatened by William of Normandy, who was planning an invasion from the south. What was William's claim to the throne?
* Harold expected William to attack swiftly in the south of England. Why was the attack later than expected?
* What happened at the Battle of Stamford Bridge on September 25th 1066?
* Immediately after the Battle of Stamford Bridge, William's army landed in the south of England. Where did their ships land?
* What did William's army do after arriving on the south coast?
* Once he heard that William's army had arrived in England, Harold marched his army south to meet the Normans as quickly as possible. How long did the Saxons take to march the 240 miles to Hastings?
* The Battle of Hastings took place on October 14th, just outside Hastings. Where exactly did the battle begin?