The Battle of Hastings Quiz

Who was crowned king after the death of Edward the Confessor?

• Edgar

• The king of Norway

• The Earl of Wessex, Harold Godwinson

• William of Normandy

When did the Battle of Hastings begin?

• 25th September

• 9th September

• 1st January

• 14th October

How many men were killed during the Norwegian invasion of England?

• 20,000

• 10,000

• 5,000

• 15,000

What was the estimated number of troops for both William and Harold during the battle?

• 5,000

• 10,000

• 15,000

• 20,000

What was the defensive formation used by Harold's army during the battle?

• Cavalry charge

• Loose infantry formation

• Tight defensive wall

• Scattered archers

How many Englishmen and Normans lost their lives during the battle?

• 2,000 Englishmen and 4,000 Normans

• 5,000 Englishmen and 1,000 Normans

• 4,000 Englishmen and 2,000 Normans

• 3,000 Englishmen and 3,000 Normans

Who did the English declare as the new king after the battle?

• William of Normandy

• Edgar

• The Earl of Wessex, Harold Godwinson

• The king of Norway

What did the Battle of Hastings mark the end of and the beginning of?

• The end of the modern era and the beginning of the future era

• The end of the ancient era and the beginning of the modern era

• The end of the dark ages and the beginning of the middle ages

• The end of the middle ages and the beginning of the dark ages