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What was the date of the Battle of Hastings?
What was the date of the Battle of Hastings?
- 25 December 1066
- 14 October 1066 (correct)
- 28 September 1066
- 20 September 1066
Who were the two main opponents in the Battle of Hastings?
Who were the two main opponents in the Battle of Hastings?
- King Harold Godwinson and Tostig
- Edward the Confessor and William, Duke of Normandy
- Harold III of Norway and Tostig
- William, Duke of Normandy and King Harold Godwinson (correct)
Where did William establish a beachhead for his conquest of England?
Where did William establish a beachhead for his conquest of England?
- Fulford
- Hastings
- Stamford Bridge
- Pevensey (correct)
What tactic did the Normans adopt to break the English battle lines?
What tactic did the Normans adopt to break the English battle lines?
What was the outcome of the Battle of Hastings?
What was the outcome of the Battle of Hastings?