Core knowledge Exam 2026 Questions
and Answers
Who was Edward meant to help rule when he returned to England in 1041? -
Correct answer-Harthacnut
Who did Edward marry in 1045? - Correct answer-Edith
Which Godwinson did Edward declare a Nithing? - Correct answer-Swegn
When did the crisis between Edward and the Godwins occur? - Correct answer-
1051-1052
During the Godwin family exile, who did Edward give their earldoms to? - Correct
answer-Leofric and Odda
What position had Godwin held prior to becoming earl of Wessex? - Correct
answer-Thegn
Who was given Swegn's lands in Herefordshire following his exile? - Correct
answer-Ralph of Mantes
What prompted the crisis of 1051-2? - Correct answer-Dover Fracas
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and Answers
Who was Edward meant to help rule when he returned to England in 1041? -
Correct answer-Harthacnut
Who did Edward marry in 1045? - Correct answer-Edith
Which Godwinson did Edward declare a Nithing? - Correct answer-Swegn
When did the crisis between Edward and the Godwins occur? - Correct answer-
1051-1052
During the Godwin family exile, who did Edward give their earldoms to? - Correct
answer-Leofric and Odda
What position had Godwin held prior to becoming earl of Wessex? - Correct
answer-Thegn
Who was given Swegn's lands in Herefordshire following his exile? - Correct
answer-Ralph of Mantes
What prompted the crisis of 1051-2? - Correct answer-Dover Fracas
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