What two types of soldiers did Harold have in his army?
Housecarls and Fyrd.
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What types of soldiers did William have in his army?
Archers, spearmen and horsemen/cavalry.
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What do the Normans pretend to do during the battle and why?
The Normans run away beacuse they thought that they could lure the Saxons into a trap.
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Harold Godwin is crowned king. What does he do to keep the Normans away?
Harold calls a suprse attack at Stamford Bridge were the normans are resting.
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Who gets killed in the Battle at Stamford Bridge?
Tosig and Hardrada.
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What was the Feudal system?
The Feudal system was invented by King William. He gave his land to the Barons who exchanged it for military service. The knights were given land by the Barons in exchange for military service.
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What was the Bayeux Tapestry?
A tapestry which was made after the battle. It showed the battle.
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Where did William bring his ships to?
Pevensy.
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What defence tactic did the Saxons use?
They built a defensive wall around their leader, Harold Gowin, to protect him from the arrows.
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What happened after the Battle of Hastings?
William was crowned king on Christmas day. He thought up the Feudal System.
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What relation was Harold Godwin to the previous king?
Brother-in-law.
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Where exactly did the battle begin?
The battle began on Senlac Hill.
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How long did the Battle of Hastings last?
One day.
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Why did William of Normandy claim the English throne?
Edward the Confessor promised William the throne
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Why was Harold's army so tired?
They had marched quickly south from Stamford Bridge.
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Why did Harold position his army at the top of a steep hill?
William's cavalry would not be able to gather enough speed to charge uphill.
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What weapons did the Saxons use?
The Saxons used a sword, spear and a battle axe.
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What weapons did the Normans use?
The Normans used a short-bow, crossbow, cavalry and archers.
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Other cards in this set
Card 2
Front
Who was competing in the Battle of Hastings?
Back
Harold Godwin and Willliam the Conquerer.
Card 3
Front
What two types of soldiers did Harold have in his army?
Back
Card 4
Front
What types of soldiers did William have in his army?
Back
Card 5
Front
What do the Normans pretend to do during the battle and why?
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