The Battle of Hastings (AQA GCSE History): Quizzes
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On what date was the Battle of Hastings fought?
On what date was the Battle of Hastings fought?
14 October 1066
Approximately how long did the Battle of Hastings last?
Approximately how long did the Battle of Hastings last?
Eight hours
What were housecarls?
What were housecarls?
Highly trained professional soldiers
What was the fyrd?
What was the fyrd?
Ordinary working men called up for war
What was a shield wall?
What was a shield wall?
Shields linked to create a barrier
What was a feigned retreat?
What was a feigned retreat?
Pretending to flee to break enemy lines
What major disadvantage did Harold's army have?
What major disadvantage did Harold's army have?
He had no archers
What weapon were English housecarls particularly skilled with?
What weapon were English housecarls particularly skilled with?
Two-handed axes
What type of soldiers were Norman knights?
What type of soldiers were Norman knights?
Elite heavy cavalry
How did William stop panic when rumours spread that he had died?
How did William stop panic when rumours spread that he had died?
He lifted his helmet to show his face
What were the names of Harold's two brothers who died with him?
What were the names of Harold's two brothers who died with him?
Gyrth and Leofwine
Which previous battle had weakened Harold's army before Hastings?
Which previous battle had weakened Harold's army before Hastings?
Stamford Bridge
When and where did William land in England?
When and where did William land in England?
28 September 1066 at Pevensey
When was William crowned King of England?
When was William crowned King of England?
25 December 1066
What type of tactics led to William's victory?
What type of tactics led to William's victory?
Combined arms tactics