Battle of Hastings

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Name of the King of England who had died, leaving the English crown to be claimed.

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Edward the Confessor

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Name of the king chosen by the witan to rule England

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Harold Godwinson

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Who supported William's claim to the throne, giving him a lot of sway with many people?

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The Pope

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William was very well prepared, which of these items didn't he and the Normans bring with them? weapons, food, armour, toys

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toys

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William's departure from France was delayed by...

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the weather

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Meanwhile, Harold Godwinson fought who in the North of England?

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Harald Hardrada and the Vikings

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Harold Godwinson lost a lot of his men at this battle and had to replace them as he marched quickly south. The untrained soldiers were called the....

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Fyrd

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The English defended themselves well in battle by setting up a............

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shield wall

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Which part of William's army was unsuccessful at breaking through the wall, despite being the best in the world? Options: foot soldiers, archers, cavalry, swordsmen

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cavalry

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The English were tricked into breaking the shield wall when...

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The Normans pretended to retreat