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

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What important event happened near Hastings, England, on October 14, 1066?

Choices

  1. The Battle of Hastings ✓
  2. A big royal wedding
  3. A harvest festival
  4. A new castle was built

Answer: The Battle of Hastings

From page 1

What happened in England after King Edward the Confessor died?

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  1. Everyone went on a long vacation
  2. Many people wanted to become king ✓
  3. A new bridge was built
  4. The weather became very warm

Answer: Many people wanted to become king

From page 2

Why did William think he had a good reason to invade England?

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  1. Harold invited him for tea
  2. Harold broke a promise he made to William ✓
  3. William wanted to build a new house
  4. William's army was bored

Answer: Harold broke a promise he made to William

From page 3

What happened to King Harold's army after winning the Battle of Stamford Bridge?

Choices

  1. They became super strong and rested
  2. They were weakened and far from the south coast ✓
  3. They went home to plant flowers
  4. They built a big new ship

Answer: They were weakened and far from the south coast

From page 4

Where did William land his army when King Harold was in the north?

Choices

  1. On a big mountain
  2. At a secret cave
  3. At Pevensey, on the south coast ✓
  4. In the middle of a forest

Answer: At Pevensey, on the south coast

From page 5

How did Harold's army protect themselves at Hastings?

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  1. They made a big fence out of sticks
  2. They formed a strong shield wall ✓
  3. They dug deep holes in the ground
  4. They climbed up trees

Answer: They formed a strong shield wall

From page 6

What tricky tactic did the Normans use to try and break the English shield wall?

Choices

  1. They sang a lullaby
  2. They offered to share their snacks
  3. They pretended to run away to trick the English ✓
  4. They built a tall ladder

Answer: They pretended to run away to trick the English

From page 7

What happened to King Harold Godwinson during the battle that changed everything?

Choices

  1. He got a new crown
  2. He was struck in the eye by an arrow and died ✓
  3. He decided to go home for dinner
  4. He found a hidden treasure chest

Answer: He was struck in the eye by an arrow and died

From page 8

What did William's victory at Hastings help him do?

Choices

  1. Start a new school
  2. Become the King of France
  3. Secure his claim to the English throne ✓
  4. Go on a long holiday

Answer: Secure his claim to the English throne

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What was one big change William made in England after his victory?

Choices

  1. He made everyone wear purple shoes
  2. He changed the main language of the court to Norman French ✓
  3. He made all the rivers flow backward
  4. He planted a giant tree in every town

Answer: He changed the main language of the court to Norman French

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