The Battle of Hastings Quiz
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Who fought in the Battle of Hastings?

  • The English and the French
  • The English and the Norwegians
  • The English and the Normans (correct)
  • The French and the Normans

    • When did the Battle of Hastings take place?

  • 14 September 1066
  • 20 September 1066
  • 14 October 1066 (correct)
  • 5 October 1066

    • What was the outcome of the Battle of Hastings?

  • A decisive English victory
  • A stalemate
  • A truce
  • A decisive Norman victory (correct)

    • Who faced invasions before the Battle of Hastings?

    <p>Tostig and Harald Hardrada</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the background to the Battle of Hastings?

    <p>A succession struggle between several claimants to the throne</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Almost entirely infantry with few archers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What tactic did the Normans adopt after their early efforts to break the English battle lines had little effect?

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

    How did William become king of England?

    <p>He invaded and conquered England</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the estimated number of casualties at the Battle of Hastings?

    <p>2,000 invaders and 4,000 Englishmen</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did William do after the Battle of Hastings?

    <p>He founded a monastery at the site of the battle</p> Signup and view all the answers

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