William's victory (Edexcel GCSE History): Quizzes
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On what date did the Battle of Hastings take place?
On what date did the Battle of Hastings take place?
14 October 1066
Where did William land when he invaded England in September 1066?
Where did William land when he invaded England in September 1066?
Pevensey
What was the feigned retreat tactic used by the Normans?
What was the feigned retreat tactic used by the Normans?
Knights pretended to flee, then attacked
What main weakness of the shield wall did the feigned retreat exploit?
What main weakness of the shield wall did the feigned retreat exploit?
Inability to maintain formation moving
What did William bring that let him quickly establish defensive positions after landing?
What did William bring that let him quickly establish defensive positions after landing?
Pre-fabricated wooden castle sections
What critical error did Harold make regarding his army's deployment?
What critical error did Harold make regarding his army's deployment?
Rushed south before fyrd fully assembled
What critical shortage weakened the English forces at Hastings?
What critical shortage weakened the English forces at Hastings?
Archers
On what date did Harold defeat Harald Hardrada at Stamford Bridge?
On what date did Harold defeat Harald Hardrada at Stamford Bridge?
25 September 1066
Where did Harold defeat Harald Hardrada before marching south to face William?
Where did Harold defeat Harald Hardrada before marching south to face William?
Stamford Bridge
What gave William moral authority and boosted his troops' confidence?
What gave William moral authority and boosted his troops' confidence?
Pope's blessing for the invasion
Why were William's forces desperately motivated to fight at Hastings?
Why were William's forces desperately motivated to fight at Hastings?
Had to fight to survive after crossing
What tactic did William use after landing to force Harold into battle on his terms?
What tactic did William use after landing to force Harold into battle on his terms?
Harrying: destroying the countryside