History-battle of H Flashcards
1066 (30 cards)
Williams weapons and resources were more advanced.true or false
True
Williams army were well equipped with ______ and 2000 _______.
archers and cavalry
why weren’t Harold soldiers better than William’s?
because Harolds soldiers weren’t as well trained as the professional ones William had
types of soldiers William had
knights,archers and infantry
fill in the blanks:
He had a greater _____ __ ________ for the the battle.
range of soldiers
why was William victorious?
due to his excellent leadership skills and because of his great strategies.He had the ability to make well-coordinated plan
when and where was William crowned
on 25th December 1066 in Westminster abbey
who ended up being king in the end?
william Duke of Normandy
what is the BAYEUX tapestry?
the tapestry that shows the battle of Hastings and the events leading to it
when was the battle of Hastings?
october 14th 1066
what was the 2 problems king E had?
he had no heir and he promised 2 people
What happened when king E died
conlfict between 3 kings be asue they all wanted to be king
Why was Edward the confessor king?
member of royal family
What year did the Battle of Hastings take place?
1066
Who was the leader of the Norman forces in the Battle of Hastings?
William the Conqueror
True or False: Harold Godwinson was the English king during the Battle of Hastings.
True
What was a key factor in William’s victory at the Battle of Hastings?
Superior tactics and battlefield strategy
Fill in the blank: The battle was fought on ______.
October 14, 1066
Which two armies faced each other in the Battle of Hastings?
Norman and English armies
Who was killed during the Battle of Hastings, leading to Norman victory?
King Harold Godwinson
What was the significance of the Battle of Hastings in English history?
It marked the beginning of Norman rule in England.
True or False: The English forces were well-prepared and trained for the battle.
False
What was one of the main reasons for Harold Godwinson’s weakened position before the battle?
He fought in the Battle of Stamford Bridge just weeks earlier.
Fill in the blank: The use of ______ by the Normans was a crucial factor in their victory.
cavalry