The Battle of Hastings Quiz
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Who was the English army under the Anglo-Saxon King Harold Godwinson fighting against at the Battle of Hastings?

  • The invading army of Tostig
  • The French army of William, the Duke of Normandy (correct)
  • The combined forces of William and Tostig
  • The Norwegian army of King Harald Hardrada
  • What was the tactic adopted by the Normans to break the English battle lines at the Battle of Hastings?

  • Sending in archers to weaken the enemy
  • Direct assault
  • Pretending to flee and then turning on their pursuers (correct)
  • Using cavalry to charge through the enemy lines
  • What was the outcome of the Battle of Stamford Bridge?

  • Tostig and Hardrada were defeated by William
  • Harold and William signed a peace treaty
  • Harold defeated Tostig and Hardrada (correct)
  • Tostig and Hardrada defeated Harold
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    The Battle of Hastings

    • The English army under the Anglo-Saxon King Harold Godwinson fought against the Norman army led by William, Duke of Normandy, at the Battle of Hastings.
    • The Norman tactic to break the English battle lines was feigned retreats, which lured the English out of their shield wall and created openings for the Norman cavalry to attack.

    The Battle of Stamford Bridge

    • The outcome of the Battle of Stamford Bridge was a decisive victory for King Harold Godwinson's English army over the Norwegian army led by King Haraldr Harðráði.

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    "Test Your Knowledge of the Battle of Hastings: Learn about the Decisive Norman Victory in 1066!" Take our quiz and discover how much you know about the events leading up to this historic battle, the key players involved, and the impact it had on English history. From William the Conqueror to Harold Godwinson, our quiz will challenge your understanding of this pivotal moment in European history. Don't miss out on the chance to test your knowledge and impress your friends with your newfound

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