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Who fought in the Battle of Hastings?
Who fought in the Battle of Hastings?
- The Welsh army and the Norman army
- The Anglo-Saxon army and the French army
- The English army and the Norman-French army (correct)
- The Scottish army and the French army
What was the reason for the Battle of Hastings?
What was the reason for the Battle of Hastings?
- A disagreement over religious beliefs
- A succession struggle between several claimants to the throne (correct)
- A dispute over land ownership
- A trade dispute between England and France
What was the outcome of the Battle of Hastings?
What was the outcome of the Battle of Hastings?
- A decisive Norman victory (correct)
- A victory for the Norwegian King Harald Hardrada
- A decisive English victory
- A stalemate resulting in a truce
What was the tactic adopted by the Normans during the Battle of Hastings?
What was the tactic adopted by the Normans during the Battle of Hastings?
How did William become king of England?
How did William become king of England?
What were the consequences of the Battle of Hastings for England?
What were the consequences of the Battle of Hastings for England?
What was the role of Tostig in the events leading up to the Battle of Hastings?
What was the role of Tostig in the events leading up to the Battle of Hastings?
Where was William crowned king of England?
Where was William crowned king of England?