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What was the date of the Battle of Hastings?
What was the date of the Battle of Hastings?
- 14 November 1066
- 14 October 1066 (correct)
- 14 September 1066
- 14 December 1066
Who were the two opposing sides in the Battle of Hastings?
Who were the two opposing sides in the Battle of Hastings?
- The English and the French
- The Saxons and the Vikings
- The Vikings and the Normans
- The Normans and the Saxons (correct)
What was the reason behind the Battle of Hastings?
What was the reason behind the Battle of Hastings?
- A religious conflict between the two sides
- A dispute over land ownership
- A succession struggle between several claimants to the throne (correct)
- A trade dispute between the two sides
What was the tactic used by the Normans to defeat the English army?
What was the tactic used by the Normans to defeat the English army?
What happened to Harold Godwinson during the Battle of Hastings?
What happened to Harold Godwinson during the Battle of Hastings?