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Who fought in the Battle of Hastings?
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?
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?
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?
What was the composition of the English army at the Battle of Hastings?
What tactic did the Normans adopt to break the English battle lines?
What tactic did the Normans adopt to break the English battle lines?