Why Did William The Conqueror Win The Battle Of Hastings?

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Year 7, work through the five questions and use your score to decide what level of the webquest you should complete.

Work individually and try to apply your past knowledge, think logically and make links to answer the questions.

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1.

Why did Harold let lots of his soldiers go home in September after waiting for William all summer?
- A.
  
  He decided that William wasn't going to attack
- B.
  
  He couldn't afford to pay them
- C.
  
  They were needed to collect in the harvest
- D.
  
  There were riots in the towns, so they were needed at home
Correct Answer
C. They were needed to collect in the harvest

Explanation
Harold let lots of his soldiers go home in September because they were needed to collect in the harvest. This suggests that the soldiers were needed to assist with the agricultural work during the harvest season, which was a crucial time for gathering crops. This decision implies that Harold prioritized the welfare and productivity of his people over the immediate military concerns, recognizing the importance of securing food resources for his kingdom.

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Which of the following types of fighters did William the Conqueror not have in his army?
- A.
  
  Cavalry
- B.
  
  Axemen
- C.
  
  Archers
- D.
  
  Infantry
Correct Answer
B. Axemen

Explanation
William the Conqueror did not have Axemen in his army. Axemen were not a part of his military strategy or tactics. Instead, he relied heavily on cavalry, archers, and infantry. Axemen were not commonly used during the time period in which William the Conqueror lived, and therefore were not included in his army.

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Where did Harold fight Harald?
- A.
  
  Battle of Stamford Bridge
- B.
  
  Battle of York
- C.
  
  Battle of Hastings
- D.
  
  Battle of Edinburgh
Correct Answer
A. Battle of Stamford Bridge

Explanation
Harold fought Harald at the Battle of Stamford Bridge. This battle took place in 1066 and was fought between Harold II of England and Harald Hardrada of Norway. It was a significant battle during the Norman Conquest of England. Harold successfully defended England against the Norwegian invasion, but unfortunately, he was defeated by William the Conqueror just a few weeks later at the Battle of Hastings.

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4.

Test
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True

Explanation
The given correct answer is "True". However, without any context or additional information, it is impossible to provide a specific explanation for why this answer is correct. The answer could be true based on the information provided in the question or the knowledge of the person who created the question. Without further details, it is difficult to determine the exact reason behind the answer.

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5.

Test
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True

Explanation
The given correct answer is "True". However, without any context or specific question, it is difficult to provide an explanation for why the answer is true. The explanation could vary depending on the topic or subject being discussed. Therefore, without further information, it is not possible to provide a meaningful explanation for the given answer.

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Why Did William The Conqueror Win The Battle Of Hastings?

Why did Harold let lots of his soldiers go home in September after waiting for William all summer?

Which of the following types of fighters did William the Conqueror not have in his army?

Where did Harold fight Harald?

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