Battle of Hastings Quiz

What date did the battle take place?

• 25th of December 1066

• 1st of January 1066

• 15th of November 1066

• 14th of October 1066

What is the site of the battle known as today?

• Battle

• Battlefield

• Norman's Hill

• Grey Apple Tree

What formation did the English use to protect themselves?

• Circle formation

• Triangle formation

• Square formation

• Shield wall

Who were the English fighting against?

• The Normans

• The Romans

• The Saxons

• The Vikings

What caused the Norman soldiers to panic?

• A thunderstorm

• The death of Harold

• A rumor that William had been killed

• The sight of the shield wall

How did Harold die according to early accounts?

• From a fall off his horse

• From an arrow in the eye

• From a sword wound

• From exhaustion

What did William refuse to do after the battle?

• Leave the battlefield

• Bury the English dead

• Celebrate his victory

• Build a monument

What was the primary weapon used by the Norman cavalry?

• Lance

• Sword

• Bow and arrow

• Axe

Which group primarily composed Harold's infantry?

• Peasant farmers

• Professional soldiers

• Foreign mercenaries

• Noble knights

What was the outcome of the battle for William?

• He was captured

• He retreated

• He was killed

• He won the battle