Battle of Hastings Quiz

To determine the rightful successor to the English throne (correct)

To stop a rebellion led by Harold Godwinson

To conquer Normandy

To defend England against foreign invasion

Mostly archers with few infantry

An equal mix of infantry, cavalry, and archers

Mostly cavalry with few archers

Mostly infantry with few archers (correct)

Surrounding the English army and cutting off their supplies

Using a barrage of arrows to weaken the English before charging

Pretending to flee in panic and then turning on their pursuers (correct)

Charging the English lines with overwhelming force