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1066 and the Battle of Hastings

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1066 and the Battle of Hastings Quiz

Test your knowledge of one of the most pivotal events in English history with our engaging quiz on the Battle of Hastings. Journey back to 1066 and explore the key figures, battles, and tactics that shaped the future of England.

Whether you're a history buff or just looking to learn something new, this quiz will challenge you with questions on:

The kings and kingdoms involved
Notable battles and their outcomes
Significant figures and their claims to the throne

14 Questions4 MinutesCreated by CuriousKnight527

Who was the king of England at the Battle of Hastings?

Harald Bluetooth

Harald Hardrada

Harold Godwinson

Edmund Ironside

The death of which king of England resulted in the Battle of Hastings?

Edward the Atheling

Edward the Confessor

Edmund Ironside

Leofwine

Which side used broad bladed, two handed axes called Dane axes during the battle?

Normans

Anglo-Saxons

Which side used cavalry?

Normans

Anglo-Saxons

In what way was Harold Godwinson related to the previous king?

His son

His nephew

His advisor

His brother

Who invaded England just before the battle of Hastings?

Harald Hardrada

Harald Bluetooth

Eric Bloodaxe

Rollo

What was "the other battle of 1066"?

Battle of Jorvik

Battle of Svolder

Battle of Stamford Bridge

Battle of Stirling Bridge

What prevented William the Conqueror from crossing the English channel until October?

Bad weather

A revolt

A lack of money

The plague

What was Duke William's claim to the throne?

Edward the Confessor promised me the throne.

Right of conquest!

My Norse bloodline.

Harold is a heretic.

Who used the tactic known as a shield wall during the battle?

Harold Godwinson

Duke William

What is the traditional account of how Harold died?

He was beheaded

He was hit in the eye with an arrow

He committed suicide upon losing the battle

He died of a heart attack

What was the name of the abbey William the Conqueror built on the site of the battle?

Battle Abbey

Penance Abbey

Abbey of St. James

Hastings Abbey

What is a Huscarl?

A kind of mercenary

An untrained peasant levy

A soldier of Danish descent

A professional warrior in service to the king

What time span does the Bayeux tapestry depict?

From 1064 through the Battle of Hastings

The Battle of Hastings

Duke William's coronation

Harold's death

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