20 Questions
What was the cause of the Battle of Hastings?
A succession struggle for the English throne
Who led the Norman-French army during the Battle of Hastings?
William, the Duke of Normandy
Where did the Battle of Hastings take place?
In the town of Battle, East Sussex
Who defeated a hastily gathered army of Englishmen at the Battle of Fulford?
Harald Hardrada
Who was crowned king shortly after the death of King Edward the Confessor?
Harold Godwinson
What was the composition of the English army at the Battle of Hastings?
Mostly infantry with few archers
What was the tactic adopted by the Normans during the Battle of Hastings?
Pretending to flee in panic and then turning on their pursuers
What was the estimated number of casualties during the Battle of Hastings?
2,000 Englishmen and 2,000 invaders
When was William crowned as king of England?
25 December 1066
What did William do after the Battle of Hastings?
He founded a monastery at the site of the battle
What was the main cause of the Battle of Hastings?
A succession struggle between claimants to the English throne
Who defeated the Norwegian King Harald Hardrada at the Battle of Stamford Bridge?
Harold Godwinson
Where did the Battle of Hastings take place?
In the town of Battle, East Sussex
Who faced invasions by William, Tostig, and Harald Hardrada after the death of King Edward the Confessor?
Harold Godwinson
What was the outcome of the Battle of Hastings?
A decisive Norman victory
What was the composition of the invading force during the Battle of Hastings?
Equally split between infantry, cavalry, and archers
What tactic did the Normans adopt during the Battle of Hastings?
Pretending to flee in panic and then turning on their pursuers
When was William crowned as king of England?
25 December 1066
What happened to Harold during the Battle of Hastings?
He was killed by an arrow to the eye
What did William do after the Battle of Hastings?
Founded a monastery at the site of the battle
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