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What is the official national sport of Argentina?
What is the official national sport of Argentina?
- El Pato (correct)
- Horseback riding
- Basketball
- Polo
What was the cause of the Battle of Hastings?
What was the cause of the Battle of Hastings?
- A religious conflict between the Norman-French and English armies
- A succession struggle after the death of King Edward the Confessor (correct)
- A dispute over land ownership
- A disagreement over trade routes
What is the highest mountain peak in the Western Hemisphere?
What is the highest mountain peak in the Western Hemisphere?
- Mount Aconcagua (correct)
- Mount Denali
- Mount Kilimanjaro
- Mount Everest
Who led the Norman-French army in the Battle of Hastings?
Who led the Norman-French army in the Battle of Hastings?
What is the largest broken waterfall in the world located on the border of Argentina and Brazil?
What is the largest broken waterfall in the world located on the border of Argentina and Brazil?
Where did the Battle of Hastings take place?
Where did the Battle of Hastings take place?
What was the outcome of the Battle of Hastings?
What was the outcome of the Battle of Hastings?
What is the name of the Latin American country that has won the FIFA World Cup three times?
What is the name of the Latin American country that has won the FIFA World Cup three times?
Who was crowned as king on Christmas Day 1066?
Who was crowned as king on Christmas Day 1066?
What is the national drink of Argentina?
What is the national drink of Argentina?
What is the name of the largest mosque in Latin America located in Buenos Aires?
What is the name of the largest mosque in Latin America located in Buenos Aires?
What is the name of the southernmost city in the world located in Tierra del Fuego in Argentina?
What is the name of the southernmost city in the world located in Tierra del Fuego in Argentina?
What is the name of the pristine glacial salt lake in the Patagonian region of Argentina?
What is the name of the pristine glacial salt lake in the Patagonian region of Argentina?
What is the name of the world-famous beef highly regarded for its quality and flavor that comes from Argentina?
What is the name of the world-famous beef highly regarded for its quality and flavor that comes from Argentina?
What is the name of the widest street in the world located in Buenos Aires?
What is the name of the widest street in the world located in Buenos Aires?
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 near the present-day town of Battle, East Sussex.
- It was a decisive Norman victory, beginning the Norman Conquest of England.
- The battle was a result of a succession struggle after the death of King Edward the Confessor.
- Harold faced invasions by William, his own brother Tostig, and the Norwegian King Harald Hardrada.
- Tostig and Hardrada were defeated by Harold, leaving William as his only serious opponent.
- William landed his invasion forces in the south of England and established a beachhead for his conquest of the kingdom.
- The battle lasted from about 9 am to dusk, and Harold's death led to the retreat and defeat of most of his army.
- William was crowned as king on Christmas Day 1066, effectively marking the culmination of his conquest of England.
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Test your knowledge of one of the most significant battles in English history with our Battle of Hastings quiz! From the date and location to the key players and events, this quiz covers all the essential facts about the Norman Conquest of England. Challenge yourself to see how much you know about the decisive battle that changed the course of British history. Can you get a perfect score?
