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Where did the Battle of Hastings take place?
Where did the Battle of Hastings take place?
- In the countryside of Normandy, France
- In the town of Battle, East Sussex, England (correct)
- In the region of Pevensey, England
- In the city of Hastings, England
Who were the main opponents in the Battle of Hastings?
Who were the main opponents in the Battle of Hastings?
- William, Duke of Normandy, and King Edward the Confessor
- William, Duke of Normandy, and King Harald Hardrada
- King Harold Godwinson and King Harald Hardrada
- William, Duke of Normandy, and King Harold Godwinson (correct)
What tactic did the Normans use to win the Battle of Hastings?
What tactic did the Normans use to win the Battle of Hastings?
- They pretended to flee in panic and then turned on their pursuers (correct)
- They waited for the English army to attack first and then counterattacked
- They heavily relied on their archers to defeat the English army
- They used their cavalry to break the English battle lines