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WorksheetsBattle of Hastings
Total questions: 21
Worksheet time: 11mins
In which year did the Battle of Hastings take place?
1064
1065
1166
1066
Who did Harold Godwinson fight first?
William of Normandy
Harald Hardraada
Harold Godwinson and William of Normandy had both been promised the crown of England by...
Alfred the Great
Edward the Confessor
King Arthur
Edward III
Where was Harald Hardraada from?
Denmark
France
England
Norway
At the Battle of Hastings, most of Harold Godwinson's soldiers were...
Archers
Foot soldiers
Cavalry
Peasants
William of Normandy was crowned King of England on...
Christmas Eve
New Year's Day
Christmas Day
His birthday
Harold Godwinson and William of Normandy had both been promised the crown of England by...
Alfred the Great
Edward the Confessor
King Arthur
Edward III
During early attacks rumours went round William had been killed. How did he show leadership skills to rally his men?
He lit a fire and stood by it
He promised everyone they would be on a tapestry
He put his helmet on and lead the next charge
He took his helmet off and rode among his men showing he was alive
What did William became known as after his victory?
William the Great
William the Conqueror
William the Lion-heart
William the Fearless
The Bayeux Tapestry is like a...
a huge medieval picture.
a huge medieval book.
a huge medieval comic strip.
Tick the answer corresponding to the picture.
Harold was killed during the battle. He received an arrow in the eye.
Edward died. He was old and he had no children.
William was killed during the battle. He received an arrow in the eye.
Why was William's Army more flexible than Harold's?
They did yoga
He had knights, archers and foot soldiers
They were trained in different formations
The spearmen carried bows
Why was the Battle of Hastings unusual in Medieval terms?
It had two kings taking part
It went on all day - most battles were over in a few hours
It was a Civil War
No one died
