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What was the composition of the English army at the Battle of Hastings?

Split equally between cavalry, infantry, and archers

Mostly archers with few infantry

Almost entirely infantry with few archers (correct)

Mostly cavalry with few archers

Who did Harold Godwinson defeat at the Battle of Stamford Bridge?

The hastily gathered army of Englishmen

William, the Duke of Normandy

The invading Norman-French army

King Harald Hardrada of Norway and Tostig (correct)

What was the tactic adopted by the Normans during the Battle of Hastings?

Charging head-on and breaking the English battle lines

Pretending to flee in panic and then turning on their pursuers (correct)

Splitting their forces equally between cavalry, infantry, and archers

Using archers to weaken the English infantry

Which of the following statements about isotopes is true?

Carbon-14 undergoes radioactive decay Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between carbon-12 and carbon-14?

Carbon-14 has a longer half-life than carbon-12 Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of the DOE Isotope Program?

To produce and distribute radioactive and stable isotopes that are in short supply Signup and view all the answers

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The Battle of Hastings

The English army at the Battle of Hastings consisted of housecarls (heavily armored infantry) and fyrd (part-time soldiers).
The army was led by King Harold II of England.

Battle of Stamford Bridge

Harold Godwinson defeated an invading Norwegian army led by King Harald Hardrada at the Battle of Stamford Bridge in 1066.

Norman Tactics at Hastings

The Normans adopted a tactic of feigning retreat during the Battle of Hastings, which lured the English into a disorganized pursuit, making them vulnerable to Norman counterattacks.

Isotopes

Isotopes of the same element have the same atomic number (number of protons) but differ in atomic mass (number of neutrons).
Carbon-12 and carbon-14 are isotopes of carbon, with carbon-12 having 6 protons and 6 neutrons, and carbon-14 having 6 protons and 8 neutrons.

DOE Isotope Program

The primary goal of the DOE Isotope Program is to produce and supply isotopes for various applications in medicine, industry, and research.

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Test Your Knowledge on the Battle of Hastings - The Norman Conquest of England was a significant event in history and the Battle of Hastings was a pivotal moment during this period. Take this quiz to see how much you know about the battle, the key players, and the events that led up to it. Challenge yourself and discover fascinating facts about one of the most important battles in English history.