1066:

Which of these reasons made the Battle of Hastings different to the Battle of Stamford Bridge

• Harold Godwinson was at the battle to lead the Saxons

• Harold Godwinson was not able to achieve a surprise of this enemy

• One of the armies involved had fought a battle prior to the battle.

What were the key features of William's Army at the Battle of Hastings.

• William's Army had Knights, Footman and Archers

• William's Army had Fyrd and Housecarls

• William's Army had Housecarls and Archers

Which of these was an advantage of the Norman Knights?

• They formed a disciplined shield wall which was very hard to break.

• They fired arrows which hit their enemy from long range.

• They had large numbers which help to extend the shield wall

• They were mounted on horseback, which gave them a devastating charge

Which of these was an advantage of the Saxon Housecarls?

• They formed a disciplined shield wall which was very hard to break.

• They fired arrows which hit their enemy from long range.

• They had large numbers which help to extend the shield wall

• They were mounted on horseback, which gave them a devastating charge

Which of these was an advantage of the Norman archers ?

• They formed a disciplined shield wall which was very hard to break.

• They fired arrows which hit their enemy from long range.

• They had large numbers which help to extend the shield wall

• They were mounted on horseback, which gave them a devastating charge

What was a disadvantage of the Saxon Fyrd?

• They only had agricultural tools to fight with.

• Their arrows could easily be blocked by the shield wall

• Their horses were vulnerable to attack

• They lacked numbers to make a full shield wall

What was a disadvantage of the Norman archers?

• They only had agricultural tools to fight with.

• Their arrows could easily be blocked by the shield wall

• Their horses were vulnerable to attack

• They lacked numbers to make a full shield wall

Which of the following is a example of William's good leadership before the Battle of Hastings

• He had planned with Harald Hardrada to invade after him to spilt Harold's attention.

• He waited until Harold had to disband the Fyrd before invading England

• When crossing the English channel many of William's troops got lost.

Which of these reasons best demonstrates William luck during the Battle of Hastings?

• William had the blessing of the Pope after it was believed Harold had broken the sacred oath that promised William the crown of England

• battle could have easily changed outcome if an arrow had landed in William’s eye or William was killed.

• William brought many well trained and experienced knights on horseback with him which could provide height, speed and power. Harold had no cavalry.

• William built ships strong enough to carry enough men and war horses. The transport of war horses on this scale had never been done before.

Which of these is a reason the Normans won at the Battle of Hastings

• The Norman Housecarls used a clever strategy, of positioning their weaker troops on one wing so the Saxons rushed at them, the best Viking troops were able to hit them in the side.

• the Saxons were caught by surprise and so they had no time to plan their attack.

• The leader of the Saxon Army was hit in the Eye by an arrow