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What was the date of the Battle of Hastings?
What was the date of the Battle of Hastings?
- 14 October 1066 (correct)
- 25 December 1066
- 20 September 1066
- 28 September 1066
Who were the two opposing sides in the Battle of Hastings?
Who were the two opposing sides in the Battle of Hastings?
- Anglo-Saxon army under William and Norman-French army under King Harold
- Viking army under Harald Hardrada and English army under Tostig
- Scottish army under King Edward and Norman army under Duke of Normandy
- Norman-French army of William and English army under King Harold (correct)
What was the reason for the Battle of Hastings?
What was the reason for the Battle of Hastings?
- Religious conflict between England and France
- Economic rivalry between England and Scotland
- Succession struggle for the English throne (correct)
- Territorial dispute between England and Norway
What was the tactic used by the Normans to defeat the English army?
What was the tactic used by the Normans to defeat the English army?
What was the estimated casualty figure for the Battle of Hastings?
What was the estimated casualty figure for the Battle of Hastings?