The Battle of Hastings (1066, United Kingdom) — Questions and answers

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In what year did William, Duke of Normandy, survey the carnage on Senlac Hill?

Choices

  1. 1066 ✓
  2. 1000
  3. 1200
  4. 900

Answer: 1066

From page 1

Who did the English council (Witenagemot) choose as their king after Edward the Confessor died?

Choices

  1. William
  2. Bishop Odo
  3. Harold Godwinson ✓
  4. Harald Hardrada

Answer: Harold Godwinson

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Who was Harold Godwinson's brother that allied with Harald Hardrada, King of Norway?

Choices

  1. William
  2. Bishop Odo
  3. Tostig Godwinson ✓
  4. Edward the Confessor

Answer: Tostig Godwinson

From page 4

What news made Harold turn his army south after his victory at Stamford Bridge?

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  1. William had landed at Pevensey ✓
  2. His brother Tostig was still alive
  3. He was chosen as king again
  4. A peace treaty was signed

Answer: William had landed at Pevensey

From page 5

What clever tactic did William use to trick the Saxons during the battle?

Choices

  1. He charged straight through the shield wall.
  2. He built a giant fort.
  3. He ordered a feigned retreat. ✓
  4. He gave up and went home.

Answer: He ordered a feigned retreat.

From page 6

When was William crowned King of England in Westminster Abbey?

Choices

  1. On his birthday
  2. On Christmas Day ✓
  3. On Halloween
  4. On Easter

Answer: On Christmas Day

From page 8

What language became the language of the court and government after the Norman Conquest?

Choices

  1. Old English
  2. Latin
  3. Norman French ✓
  4. German

Answer: Norman French

From page 9

What did the Battle of Hastings help to forge for England?

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  1. A new type of food
  2. A new national identity ✓
  3. A smaller army
  4. A different king for only one day

Answer: A new national identity

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