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How many men did Duke William prepare for the invasion?
How many men did Duke William prepare for the invasion?
Where did the Normans come ashore in England?
Where did the Normans come ashore in England?
What type of castle did the Normans immediately build upon landing in England?
What type of castle did the Normans immediately build upon landing in England?
How many men were in King Harold II's force when he marched back from Stamford Bridge?
How many men were in King Harold II's force when he marched back from Stamford Bridge?
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What was the name of the decisive battle Duke William's forces prepared for?
What was the name of the decisive battle Duke William's forces prepared for?
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What type of castle did Duke William's forces immediately build at Pevensey bay?
What type of castle did Duke William's forces immediately build at Pevensey bay?
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How many men did Duke William prepare in his invasion force?
How many men did Duke William prepare in his invasion force?
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What was the approximate size of Harold II's army when he marched back from Stamford Bridge to face Duke William?
What was the approximate size of Harold II's army when he marched back from Stamford Bridge to face Duke William?
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What was the date of the decisive battle between Duke William and King Harold II?
What was the date of the decisive battle between Duke William and King Harold II?
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What was the primary reason for the fyrd to fight for King Harold II?
What was the primary reason for the fyrd to fight for King Harold II?
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Study Notes
The Norman Conquest of England
- Duke William prepared around 7,000-8,000 men for the invasion of England.
- The Normans came ashore in England at Pevensey Bay.
- Upon landing, the Normans immediately built a motte-and-bailey castle.
- King Harold II's force consisted of around 7,000 men when he marched back from Stamford Bridge.
- The decisive battle Duke William's forces prepared for was the Battle of Hastings.
- At Pevensey Bay, Duke William's forces immediately built a motte-and-bailey castle.
- Duke William prepared an invasion force of around 7,000-8,000 men.
- King Harold II's army had an approximate size of 7,000 men when he marched back from Stamford Bridge to face Duke William.
- The decisive battle between Duke William and King Harold II took place on October 14, 1066.
- The primary reason for the fyrd to fight for King Harold II was to protect their land and livelihood.
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Test your knowledge of the Norman invasion of England in 1066 with this quiz. Explore the events surrounding Duke William's landing at Pevensey and the subsequent building of a motte and bailey castle. Delve into the historical context and key players of this pivotal moment in English history.
