The Battle of Hastings Quiz

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What was the date of the Battle of Hastings?

  • 25 December 1066
  • 28 September 1066
  • 20 September 1066
  • 14 October 1066 (correct)

Who was the English army's opponent at the Battle of Hastings?

  • William, the Duke of Normandy (correct)
  • Tostig, Harold's brother
  • Harald Hardrada, King of Norway
  • All of the above

What was the result of the Battle of Hastings?

  • A decisive Norman victory (correct)
  • An inconclusive battle
  • A decisive English victory
  • A stalemate

What was the reason for the succession struggle that led to the Battle of Hastings?

<p>The death of King Edward the Confessor (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the tactic adopted by the Normans to defeat the English army at the Battle of Hastings?

<p>Pretending to flee in panic and then turning on their pursuers (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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