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Edward the Confessor, the Godwins and William of Normandy

Quiz by Oak National Academy: GCSE History AQA

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  • Q1
    Match the words with their definitions. Write the correct letter in each box.
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  • Q2
    Upon which earl's support was Edward the Confessor reliant after years of exile in Normandy?
    Earl Harold Godwinson
    Earl Godwin
    Duke William of Normandy
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  • Q3
    Which keyword is when someone is sent away from their home country?
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  • Q4
    Why did the the House of Godwin flee into exile in the summer of 1051?
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  • Q5
    Why was Edward forced to forgive Godwin and return him and his sons to their former earldoms?
    Forgiveness was a central aspect of how Edward engaged with his religion.
    Godwin raised huge military support in England.
    Godwin’s daughter, Edith, had put significant pressure on Edward.
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  • Q6
    Which of the following reasons explain why the House of Godwin was so powerful?
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