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

  • The Norman-French army and the English army (correct)
  • The Norman-French army and the Spanish army
  • The Scottish army and the English army
  • The English army and the French army

What was the reason behind the Battle of Hastings?

  • A disagreement over trade routes
  • A religious dispute between the two armies
  • A territorial dispute over land ownership
  • A succession struggle between several claimants to the throne (correct)

Where did William land his invasion forces in England?

  • Pevensey (correct)
  • Stamford Bridge
  • Hastings
  • London

What was the composition of the English army at the Battle of Hastings?

<p>Almost entirely infantry with few archers (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What tactic did the Normans adopt to break the English battle lines?

<p>Pretending to flee in panic and then turning on their pursuers (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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