placeholder image to represent content

Claimants to the throne in 1066

Quiz by Oak National Academy: GCSE History Edexcel

Our brand new solo games combine with your quiz, on the same screen

Correct quiz answers unlock more play!

New Quizalize solo game modes
6 questions
Show answers
  • Q1
    Match the words with their definitions. Write the correct letter in each box.
    Users link answers
    Linking
    30s
  • Q2
    ______ means that something can be proved to be right by law or according to customs.
    Users enter free text
    Type an Answer
    30s
  • Q3
    How many claimants were there to the throne in 1066?
    5
    3
    4
    2
    30s
  • Q4
    Which claimant had the support of the Witan?
    Duke William of Normandy
    Edgar the Aethling
    Harald Hardrada
    Harold Godwinson
    30s
  • Q5
    Who claimed to have been promised the throne by Edward the Confessor?
    Harald Hardrada
    Duke William of Normandy
    Harold Godwinson
    Edgar the Aethling
    30s
  • Q6
    Who convinced Harald Hardrada to invade England?
    Tostig Godwinson
    Harold Godwinson
    Cnut, the Viking king of England
    30s

Teachers give this quiz to your class