The Battle of Hastings
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Who fought in the Battle of Hastings?

  • Vikings and Celts
  • Normans and Anglo-Saxons (correct)
  • Normans and Vikings
  • Anglo-Saxons and Vikings
  • Where did the Battle of Hastings take place?

  • Yorkshire
  • Devon
  • East Sussex (correct)
  • London
  • What was the outcome of the Battle of Hastings?

  • A decisive Anglo-Saxon victory
  • The battle was inconclusive
  • A draw
  • A decisive Norman victory (correct)
  • What was the background to the Battle of Hastings and why did it occur?

    <p>The background to the Battle of Hastings was the death of the childless King Edward the Confessor in January 1066, which set up a succession struggle between several claimants to his throne. The battle occurred because William, Duke of Normandy, invaded England to claim the throne.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who were the Englishmen that were defeated by Hardrada and Tostig before the Battle of Hastings?

    <p>The Englishmen that were defeated by Hardrada and Tostig before the Battle of Hastings were a hastily gathered army of Englishmen at the Battle of Fulford on 20 September 1066.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where did the Battle of Stamford Bridge take place and who won?

    <p>The Battle of Stamford Bridge took place in Yorkshire, England. Harold won the battle against Harald Hardrada and Tostig.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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