Podcast
Play an AI-generated podcast conversation about this lesson
Download our mobile app to listen on the go
Get App
Questions and Answers
What was the cause of the Battle of Hastings?
What was the cause of the Battle of Hastings?
- A religious conflict
- A succession struggle (correct)
- A disagreement over trade routes
- A dispute over land ownership
Where did the Battle of Hastings take place?
Where did the Battle of Hastings take place?
- London
- Battle, East Sussex (correct)
- York
- Edinburgh
Who were the two armies fighting in the Battle of Hastings?
Who were the two armies fighting in the Battle of Hastings?
- The English and the French
- The English and the Scots
- The English and the Vikings
- The English and the Normans (correct)
Which army had the advantage of archers in the Battle of Hastings?
Which army had the advantage of archers in the Battle of Hastings?
Signup and view all the answers
What tactic did the Normans use to gain an advantage in the Battle of Hastings?
What tactic did the Normans use to gain an advantage in the Battle of Hastings?
Signup and view all the answers
Flashcards are hidden until you start studying
Study Notes
- The Battle of Hastings was fought on October 14, 1066.
- It was between the Norman-French army of William, Duke of Normandy, and the English army under King Harold Godwinson.
- The battle took place close to the present-day town of Battle, East Sussex, and was a decisive Norman victory.
- The background to the battle was the death of King Edward the Confessor and a succession struggle.
- Harold faced invasions by William, his own brother Tostig, and the Norwegian King Harald Hardrada.
- Tostig and Hardrada were defeated by Harold at the Battle of Stamford Bridge.
- William landed his invasion forces in the south of England at Pevensey on September 28, 1066.
- The exact numbers present at the battle are unknown, but the English army was composed almost entirely of infantry and had few archers.
- The Normans adopted the tactic of pretending to flee in panic and then turning on their pursuers.
- Harold's death led to the retreat and defeat of most of his army, and William was crowned as king on Christmas Day 1066.
Studying That Suits You
Use AI to generate personalized quizzes and flashcards to suit your learning preferences.
