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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?

  • 1678
  • 1666
  • 1066
  • 1065

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