How much do you know about the Battle of Hastings?

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Who fought in the Battle of Hastings?

The Anglo-Saxon army and the Norman-French army

When did the Battle of Hastings take place?

14 October 1066

What was the result of the Battle of Hastings?

A decisive Norman victory

Harold was the only claimant to the English throne after King Edward the Confessor's death.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

William landed his invasion forces at Pevensey on 28 September 1066.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

The English army had more archers than the invading Norman army.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Harold faced invasions by William, his own brother Tostig, and the Norwegian King Harald Hardrada after the death of King Edward the Confessor in 1066. Tostig and Hardrada were defeated by Harold at the Battle of ______

<p>Stamford Bridge</p> Signup and view all the answers

The Battle of Hastings was fought approximately ______ miles northwest of Hastings, near the present-day town of Battle, East Sussex

<p>7</p> Signup and view all the answers

The Normans adopted the tactic of pretending to flee in panic and then turning on their pursuers during the Battle of Hastings, which ultimately led to Harold's ______ and the defeat of most of his army

<p>death</p> Signup and view all the answers

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