The 1066 Quiz: Battle of Hastings

What year did the Battle of Hastings take place?

• 1055

• 1066

• 1077

• 1088

Who was the leader of the Norman forces during the Battle of Hastings?

• King Harold II

• William the Conqueror

• Edward the Confessor

• Harald Hardrada

Which English king was defeated at the Battle of Hastings?

• King John

• King Richard I

• King Harold II

• King Henry II

Where did the Battle of Hastings take place?

• Near London

• Near York

• Near Hastings

• Near Winchester

What was the primary reason for the Battle of Hastings?

• Dispute over the English throne

• Control of trade routes

• Religious differences

• Territorial expansion

What significant event followed the Battle of Hastings?

• The signing of the Magna Carta

• The Norman Conquest of England

• The War of the Roses

• The Hundred Years' War

Which famous tapestry depicts the events of the Battle of Hastings?

• The Bayeux Tapestry

• The Hastings Tapestry

• The Norman Tapestry

• The English Tapestry

How long did the Battle of Hastings last?

• One day

• Three days

• One week

• One month

What was the outcome of the Battle of Hastings?

• The Normans were defeated

• The English retained control

• The Normans won and took control of England

• The battle ended in a stalemate

Which weapon was famously used by the Normans during the Battle of Hastings?

• Longbow

• Crossbow

• Trebuchet

• Cannon