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Which of the following is NOT a function word?
Which of the following is NOT a function word?
- "run" (correct)
- "in"
- "he"
- "and"
What was the main reason for the Battle of Hastings?
What was the main reason for the Battle of Hastings?
- A succession struggle after the death of King Edward the Confessor (correct)
- A disagreement over trade routes
- A religious conflict between the Normans and the English
- A dispute over land ownership
Which type of word carries the main idea or message of a sentence?
Which type of word carries the main idea or message of a sentence?
- Function words
- Prepositions
- Content words (correct)
- Auxiliary verbs
Who were the opposing armies in the Battle of Hastings?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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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