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Which King died that started all this?
Edward the Confessor
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When was the Battle of Hastings?
1066
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Who had sworn on the bones of a saint to help William become King?
Harold Godwinson
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Before the battle, why was William waiting in Normandy?
For the wind to change direction
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Which soldiers did Harold send home to get the harvest in?
Fyrd
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Which soldiers had chain mail armour and a battle axe?
Saxon housecarls
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What was effective to 50 feet against chain mail?
Norman bows and arrows
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Why was the Battle of Hastings fought?
Edward didn't leave a clear heir
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When was the Battle of Hastings?

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Who had sworn on the bones of a saint to help William become King?

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Before the battle, why was William waiting in Normandy?

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Which soldiers did Harold send home to get the harvest in?

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