History-battle of H Flashcards

1066 (30 cards)

1
Q

Williams weapons and resources were more advanced.true or false

A

True

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2
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Williams army were well equipped with ______ and 2000 _______.

A

archers and cavalry

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3
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why weren’t Harold soldiers better than William’s?

A

because Harolds soldiers weren’t as well trained as the professional ones William had

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4
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types of soldiers William had

A

knights,archers and infantry

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5
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fill in the blanks:
He had a greater _____ __ ________ for the the battle.

A

range of soldiers

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6
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why was William victorious?

A

due to his excellent leadership skills and because of his great strategies.He had the ability to make well-coordinated plan

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7
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when and where was William crowned

A

on 25th December 1066 in Westminster abbey

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7
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who ended up being king in the end?

A

william Duke of Normandy

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8
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what is the BAYEUX tapestry?

A

the tapestry that shows the battle of Hastings and the events leading to it

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9
Q

when was the battle of Hastings?

A

october 14th 1066

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10
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what was the 2 problems king E had?

A

he had no heir and he promised 2 people

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11
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What happened when king E died

A

conlfict between 3 kings be asue they all wanted to be king

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12
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Why was Edward the confessor king?

A

member of royal family

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13
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What year did the Battle of Hastings take place?

A

1066

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14
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Who was the leader of the Norman forces in the Battle of Hastings?

A

William the Conqueror

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15
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True or False: Harold Godwinson was the English king during the Battle of Hastings.

16
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What was a key factor in William’s victory at the Battle of Hastings?

A

Superior tactics and battlefield strategy

17
Q

Fill in the blank: The battle was fought on ______.

A

October 14, 1066

18
Q

Which two armies faced each other in the Battle of Hastings?

A

Norman and English armies

19
Q

Who was killed during the Battle of Hastings, leading to Norman victory?

A

King Harold Godwinson

20
Q

What was the significance of the Battle of Hastings in English history?

A

It marked the beginning of Norman rule in England.

21
Q

True or False: The English forces were well-prepared and trained for the battle.

22
Q

What was one of the main reasons for Harold Godwinson’s weakened position before the battle?

A

He fought in the Battle of Stamford Bridge just weeks earlier.

23
Q

Fill in the blank: The use of ______ by the Normans was a crucial factor in their victory.

24
What was the outcome for Harold Godwinson after the battle?
He was killed.
25
True or False: The Battle of Hastings was fought in a single day.
True
26
Who succeeded Harold Godwinson as king after the battle?
William Duke of Normandy.
27
What was the significance of the Bayeux Tapestry?
It depicted the events leading up to and including the Battle of Hastings.
28
Fill in the blank: The battle was fought near the town of ______.
Hastings
29
Explain why he won the battle.
William had used a tactic called “the false retreat” in an attempt to break the shield wall and lure English troops.Also William and his arm had been preparing and training while godwinson was fighting hardrada in the battle of Stamford