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What was the date of the Battle of Hastings?
What was the date of the Battle of Hastings?
- 28 September 1066
- 25 December 1066
- 20 September 1066
- 14 October 1066 (correct)
Who was the Anglo-Saxon king who fought against William in the Battle of Hastings?
Who was the Anglo-Saxon king who fought against William in the Battle of Hastings?
- Harold Godwinson (correct)
- Edward the Confessor
- Harald Hardrada
- Tostig
What was the decisive outcome of the Battle of Hastings?
What was the decisive outcome of the Battle of Hastings?
- An English victory
- A draw
- An inconclusive result
- A Norman victory (correct)
What tactic did the Normans adopt during the Battle of Hastings?
What tactic did the Normans adopt during the Battle of Hastings?
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Who was crowned as king on Christmas Day 1066?
Who was crowned as king on Christmas Day 1066?
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Study Notes
Battle of Hastings
- The Battle of Hastings took place on October 14, 1066, marking a significant turning point in English history.
- King Harold II was the Anglo-Saxon king who opposed William the Conqueror during the battle, representing the last resistance of Anglo-Saxon rule in England.
- The decisive outcome of the Battle of Hastings was the defeat of King Harold II and the effective end of Anglo-Saxon governance in England.
- Normans employed a strategic tactic of feigned retreat during the battle, leading some Anglo-Saxon forces to break formation and pursue, allowing Normans to counterattack effectively.
- William the Conqueror was crowned king of England on Christmas Day in 1066, solidifying his claim to the throne after the successful conquest.
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