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The Norman Conquest 02

After defeating a Viking army at Stamford Bridge, Harold Godwinson had to rush south to face William of Normandy at the Battle of Hastings.

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Fascinating Fact:

In September 1066 Harold first defeated a Viking invasion at the Battle of Stamford Bridge near York, led by Harald Hardrada and Harold’s own brother Tostig.

In KS3 History, you study how the Norman Conquest unfolded. This quiz looks at Stamford Bridge and what happened next, showing how Harold’s victories and marches helped shape the outcome of 1066.

Key Terms

Viking: A seafaring warrior or trader from Scandinavia who raided and settled parts of Europe in the early Middle Ages.
Harald Hardrada: The king of Norway who tried to claim the English throne in 1066 and led the Viking forces at Stamford Bridge.
Stamford Bridge: A battle near York in 1066 where Harold Godwinson’s army defeated a large Viking invasion.

Frequently Asked Questions (Click to see answers)

What happened at the Battle of Stamford Bridge in 1066?

At Stamford Bridge, Harold Godwinson’s English army surprised and defeated a Viking force led by Harald Hardrada and Tostig. The victory ended the Viking threat to England that year.

Why was Stamford Bridge important for the Norman Conquest?

Stamford Bridge was important because Harold’s army was exhausted after the battle and a long march north and south again. This made it harder for him to fight William at Hastings.

How are Stamford Bridge and the Battle of Hastings connected?

Both battles took place in 1066. Harold beat the Vikings at Stamford Bridge, then quickly marched to face William of Normandy at Hastings, where he was defeated and killed.

Try These Related Quizzes

1 .

Harald Hardrada's men won which battle near York?

Fulford

Haxby

Market Weighton

Marston Moor

This was fought against two English earls. Had they won, Harold II would not have had to lead his army north and the outcome of the Battle of Hastings could have been different

2 .

Which brother of Harold supported Harald Hardrada?

Rastog

Sontag

Stig

Tostig

He was exiled by Harold and wanted revenge on his brother

3 .

Harold defeated both men at which battle?

Anfield

Highbury

Stamford Bridge

White Hart Moor

In September 1066 - Tostig and Hardrada were killed

4 .

The Battle of Stamford Bridge was in which county?

Lancashire

Northumberland

Nottinghamshire

Yorkshire

The exact location of the battlefield is not known, it seems that different descriptions of the battle exist

5 .

Which Duke claimed that Edward had also promised him the crown?

Duke of Brittany

Duke of Burgundy

Duke of Gascony

Duke of Normandy

He became known as William the Conqueror

6 .

In which country is Normandy?

Belgium

Denmark

France

Netherlands

The northern coast of Normandy lies opposite to the south coast of England

7 .

Why was William's army delayed in sailing to England?

Some of the soldiers deserted

The ships were not ready

The wind was against them

William's wife was giving birth

They only had sailing ships and so they had to wait for the right wind direction to get them over the channel

8 .

In late 1066, where did William of Normandy land?

Dungeness Sands

Isle of Wight

Pevensey Bay

Poole Harbour

In Sussex

9 .

Why had Harold lost some of his army?

Many died from a cholera outbreak

They believed that William should have been king

They were farmers who needed to help with the harvest

They were too scared to fight

Also weary after the long march from Stamford Bridge

10 .

Which history of England tells us a lot about 1066?

Anglo-Saxon Almanac

Anglo-Saxon Annals

Anglo-Saxon Chronicles

Anglo-Saxon Testament

Written by monks of the time

You can find more about this topic by visiting BBC Bitesize - The Norman Conquest

Author: Jan Crompton (KS3 Geography & History Teacher, Professional Quiz Writer)

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