Chapter 6: 1066 The Battle that Changed History

What tactic did the English soldiers employ at Senlac Hill?

• A cavalry charge
• A shield wall
• Flanking maneuvers
• Archery volleys

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What was the approximate size of the Norman army at the Battle of Hastings?

• 5,000 men
• 15,000 men
• 7,000 men
• 10,000 men

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What was one of the initial successes of the English soldiers during the battle?

• They captured William
• They received reinforcements
• They forced the Norman knights to retreat
• They destroyed the Norman ships

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What happened to King Harold during the battle?

• He fled the battlefield
• He was captured
• He was victorious
• He was killed

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What was the outcome of the Battle of Hastings?

• A truce between both sides
• A stalemate
• A decisive English victory
• A Norman victory

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How long did the Battle of Hastings last?

• Eight hours
• Four hours
• Six hours
• Ten hours

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What does the Bayeux Tapestry depict?

• The story of the Norman Conquest
• The life of King Harold
• The battles of the Crusades
• The reign of King William

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What significant artifact provides a visual account of the events leading up to the Battle of Hastings?

• The Magna Carta
• The Bayeux Tapestry
• The Domesday Book
• The Book of Kells

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What was a legal requirement for archers in medieval England?

• To serve in the army
• To practice their skills
• To build their own bows
• To hunt for food

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What material was commonly used to make longbows for archers?

• Yew trees
• Maple wood
• Pine wood
• Oak wood