7.31 Battle of Hastings

Who defeated Hardrada's invading army in northern England?

• William the Conqueror

• Harold Godwinson

• Edward the Confessor

• Alfred the Great

What were rival kings and nobles fighting for in Europe?

• Religious freedom

• Trade routes

• Land, wealth, and power

• Cultural exchange

Who sought to take the throne of England after the death of Edward the Confessor?

• Harold Godwinson

• Harald Hardrada

• William the Conqueror

• Edgar the Ætheling

The contest began in northern England when Godwinson defeated Hardrada’s invading army from (a)   .

What was the primary advantage of the Normans during the Battle of Hastings?

• Skilled archers

• Cavalry

• Siege weapons

• Infantry

What does the duration of the battle indicate about the rival armies?

• They were evenly matched

• One army was stronger than the other

• The battle was short-lived

• The armies were not well-prepared

When did the Battle of Hastings take place?

• 14th of October 1065

• 14th of October 1067

• 14th of September 1066

• 14th of November 1066

What weapon were the English soldiers equipped with to strengthen their defense?

• Swords

• Spears

• Battle axes

• Bows

Who was killed either by an arrow in the eye or by being hacked to death?

• William the Conqueror

• Harald Hardrada

• Edward the Confessor

• Harald Godwinson

Who was crowned on Christmas Day 1066?

• Harold

• Edward

• William

• Alfred