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Which of the following is NOT a function word?
What was the main reason for the Battle of Hastings?
Which type of word carries the main idea or message of a sentence?
Who were the opposing armies in the Battle of Hastings?
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Which of the following is an example of a function word that is also a pronoun?
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Which of the following armies had a more diverse composition in terms of soldiers?
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When did William land his invasion forces in the south of England?
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How did Harold Godwinson die during the Battle of Hastings?
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Study Notes
- The Battle of Hastings was fought on October 14, 1066.
- It was between the Norman-French army of William and the English army under King Harold Godwinson.
- The battle took place near the town of Battle, East Sussex and was a decisive Norman victory.
- The background to the battle was 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 at the Battle of Stamford Bridge.
- William landed his invasion forces in the south of England on September 28, 1066, and established a beachhead for his conquest of the kingdom.
- The exact numbers present at the battle are unknown, but the English army was composed almost entirely of infantry, while the invading force had infantry, cavalry, and archers.
- 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, and Hastings marked the culmination of his conquest of England.
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Test your knowledge of one of the most significant battles in English history - The Battle of Hastings! This quiz will challenge you to recall important details about the opposing armies, the events leading up to the battle, and the outcome that forever changed the course of England's history. Do you have what it takes to conquer this quiz like William the Conqueror conquered England? Take the quiz now and find out!
