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6. Why was the Battle of Hastings fought?
- Edgar Atheling started it
- Edward didn't leave a clear heir
- William wanted to kill Harald Hardraada
- The Saxons invaded Normandy first
7. Who had sworn on the bones of a saint to help William become King?
- Edgar Atheling
- Harold Godwinson
- Harald Hardraada
- William of Normandy
8. When was the Battle of Hastings?
9. Which King died that started all this?
- Harald Hardraada
- William of Normandy
- Edward the Confessor
- Edgar Atheling
10. Before the battle, why was William waiting in Normandy?
- For the ships to be built
- For the wind to change direction
- For his army to be ready
- For Harold to come back from Stamford Bridge