Edward the Confessor, the Godwins and William of Normandy
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- Q1Match the words with their definitions. Write the correct letter in each box.Users link answersLinking30s
- Q2Upon which earl's support was Edward the Confessor reliant after years of exile in Normandy?Earl Harold GodwinsonEarl GodwinDuke William of Normandy30s
- Q3Which keyword is when someone is sent away from their home country?Users enter free textType an Answer30s
- Q4Why did the the House of Godwin flee into exile in the summer of 1051?Users sort answers between categoriesSorting30s
- Q5Why 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.30s
- Q6Which of the following reasons explain why the House of Godwin was so powerful?Users sort answers between categoriesSorting30s