WorksheetsBattle of Hastings
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 3mins
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
Where was Harald Hardraada from?
Denmark
France
England
Norway
William of Normandy was crowned King of England on...
Christmas Eve
New Year's Day
Christmas Day
His birthday
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 was the second strategy of the Normans against the English?
They came at the English from behind
They fooled the English to believe that they were in retreat
They pretended to be dead
They pretended to surrender
What did William became known as after his victory?
William the Great
William the Conqueror
William the Lion-heart
William the Fearless
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 did Harold put his army on Senlac Ridge?
It was a good defensive position - William's men would have to attack uphill
So he could see the sea
Because St Senlac was his patron saint
Because he it would put him behind William
