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What was the cause of the Battle of Hastings?
What was the cause of the Battle of Hastings?
- A religious conflict between the Normans and the Anglo-Saxons
- A succession struggle for the English throne (correct)
- A dispute over trade routes
- A territorial dispute between England and France
Who led the Norman-French army during the Battle of Hastings?
Who led the Norman-French army during the Battle of Hastings?
- William, the Duke of Normandy (correct)
- Harold Godwinson
- Harald Hardrada
- Tostig
Where did the Battle of Hastings take place?
Where did the Battle of Hastings take place?
- In the town of Hastings, East Sussex
- In the town of Battle, East Sussex (correct)
- In the city of London
- In the town of Stamford Bridge
Who defeated a hastily gathered army of Englishmen at the Battle of Fulford?
Who defeated a hastily gathered army of Englishmen at the Battle of Fulford?
Who was crowned king shortly after the death of King Edward the Confessor?
Who was crowned king shortly after the death of King Edward the Confessor?
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 was the tactic adopted by the Normans during the Battle of Hastings?
What was the tactic adopted by the Normans during the Battle of Hastings?
What was the estimated number of casualties during the Battle of Hastings?
What was the estimated number of casualties during the Battle of Hastings?
When was William crowned as king of England?
When was William crowned as king of England?
What did William do after the Battle of Hastings?
What did William do after the Battle of Hastings?
What was the main cause of the Battle of Hastings?
What was the main cause of the Battle of Hastings?
Who defeated the Norwegian King Harald Hardrada at the Battle of Stamford Bridge?
Who defeated the Norwegian King Harald Hardrada at the Battle of Stamford Bridge?
Where did the Battle of Hastings take place?
Where did the Battle of Hastings take place?
Who faced invasions by William, Tostig, and Harald Hardrada after the death of King Edward the Confessor?
Who faced invasions by William, Tostig, and Harald Hardrada after the death of King Edward the Confessor?
What was the outcome of the Battle of Hastings?
What was the outcome of the Battle of Hastings?
What was the composition of the invading force during the Battle of Hastings?
What was the composition of the invading force during the Battle of Hastings?
What tactic did the Normans adopt during the Battle of Hastings?
What tactic did the Normans adopt during the Battle of Hastings?
When was William crowned as king of England?
When was William crowned as king of England?
What happened to Harold during the Battle of Hastings?
What happened to Harold during the Battle of Hastings?
What did William do after the Battle of Hastings?
What did William do after the Battle of Hastings?
