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Quiz about England 1066
Quiz about England 1066

England, 1066 Trivia Quiz


Here is a look at some of the events that took place in England in 1066.

A multiple-choice quiz by Ilona_Ritter. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Author
Ilona_Ritter
Time
3 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
350,204
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
8 / 10
Plays
822
Last 3 plays: Guest 2 (7/10), DeepHistory (8/10), Guest 86 (7/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. Who was crowned king of England on January 6, 1066? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. What happened to the Westminster Abbey in 1066? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. The King of Norway, Harald III Hardrada, defeated the English in what battle? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. Who invaded England on September 28, 1066? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. In what battle did William the Conqueror win England? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. When was William the Conqueror crowned King of England? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. This man, known as the Confessor, died on January 5, 1066. Who was he? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Who was the King of Norway that died in battle at age 51 on September 25, 1066? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Who was killed at the battle of Stamford Bridge on September 25, 1066? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. What king of England died on October 14, 1066? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Who was crowned king of England on January 6, 1066?

Answer: Harold

King Harold became king after Edward the Confessor died. He was only king from January until his death later that year at the Battle of Hastings. The Bayeux Tapestry shows him being being struck in the eye with an arrow.
2. What happened to the Westminster Abbey in 1066?

Answer: It opened

Since 1066, Westminster Abbey has been the site of coronations and seventeen English monarchs have been buried there.
3. The King of Norway, Harald III Hardrada, defeated the English in what battle?

Answer: Battle of Fulford

As a result of this battle the Norwegians gained Fulford and, later on, York. Both sides had heavy casualties and 15% of the people who fought in the battle were killed.
4. Who invaded England on September 28, 1066?

Answer: William the Conqueror

William I, subsequently known as William the Conqueror, was the Norman king of England from 1066 until his death in 1087. He was known as William the Bastard prior to the invasion. He was the son of the unmarried Duke, Robert the Magnificent, and his mistress.
5. In what battle did William the Conqueror win England?

Answer: Battle of Hastings

The Battle of Hastings took place at Senlac Hill, about six miles from Hastings. It occurred on October 6, 1066. Harold II was killed in the battle.
6. When was William the Conqueror crowned King of England?

Answer: December 25, 1066

William the Conqueror was also known as William the Bastard. He was the son of the unmarried Robert I of Normandy. His mother was Robert I's mistress, Herleva. Today, only six of William the Conqueror's seals can be found.
7. This man, known as the Confessor, died on January 5, 1066. Who was he?

Answer: Edward

Edward the Confessor was the last Anglo-Saxon king of England. His reign lasted from 1042 until his death in 1066. He was the last king of the House of Wessex.
8. Who was the King of Norway that died in battle at age 51 on September 25, 1066?

Answer: Harald III Hardrada

The name Hardrada was given to Harald III and it means hard ruler.
9. Who was killed at the battle of Stamford Bridge on September 25, 1066?

Answer: Tostig Godwinson

Tostig was the brother of King Harold, the last crowned Anglo-Saxon king of England. (wikipedia.com)
10. What king of England died on October 14, 1066?

Answer: Harold II

Harold II was one of only three English kings to have died in battle. The other two were Richard I (at Chalus in Aquitaine in 1199) and Richard III (at Bosworth in 1485).
Source: Author Ilona_Ritter

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