10 Questions
What event sparked the Battle of Hastings?
The death of King Edward the Confessor and the resulting succession struggle.
What was the outcome of the Battle of Hastings?
Norman victory
Who were the main parties involved in the Battle of Hastings?
The Norman-French army of William, Duke of Normandy, and the English army under King Harold Godwinson.
Who led the Norman-French army in the Battle of Hastings?
William, Duke of Normandy
What tactics did the Normans use during the Battle of Hastings?
They pretended to flee in panic and then turned on their pursuers.
What was the reason for the Battle of Hastings?
A succession struggle after the death of King Edward the Confessor
Which of the following armies was not involved in the Battle of Stamford Bridge?
Norman-French army under William, Duke of Normandy
How did Harold Godwinson's previous victories affect the outcome of the Battle of Hastings?
Harold's previous victories against Tostig and Harald Hardrada may have weakened his army and left them vulnerable to the Normans.
What was the result of the Battle of Hastings and what important event followed it?
The Normans emerged victorious and William was crowned king on Christmas Day 1066, marking the beginning of the Norman Conquest of England.
What tactic did the Normans use in the Battle of Hastings?
Pretending to flee in panic and then turning on their pursuers
Study Notes
- The Battle of Hastings was fought on October 14, 1066.
- It was fought between the Norman-French army of William, Duke of Normandy, and the English army under King Harold Godwinson.
- The battle was a decisive Norman victory and marked the beginning of the Norman Conquest of England.
- The background to the battle was a succession struggle after the death of King Edward the Confessor.
- Harold faced invasions by William, his own brother Tostig, and the Norwegian King Harald Hardrada.
- Tostig and Hardrada were defeated by Harold at the Battle of Stamford Bridge.
- William landed his invasion forces in the south of England on September 28, 1066.
- The exact numbers present at the battle are unknown.
- The Normans adopted the tactic of pretending to flee in panic and then turning on their pursuers.
- Harold's death led to the retreat and defeat of most of his army, and William was crowned king on Christmas Day 1066.
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