Question
The Battle of Hastings (1066) is significant because
Question 21 options:
a)
Cnut's victory over the Irish meant that he would be able to control parts of eastern Ireland.
b)
the defeat of the Capet family meant that French royal power would be limited to the Île-de-France.
c)
the Norman victory gave them control over the island of Sicily.
d)
William's victory over Harold opened the way for the Norman Conquest.
e)
it is the first time mounted knights were deployed on the battlefield.
Question 21 options:
a)
Cnut's victory over the Irish meant that he would be able to control parts of eastern Ireland.
b)
the defeat of the Capet family meant that French royal power would be limited to the Île-de-France.
c)
the Norman victory gave them control over the island of Sicily.
d)
William's victory over Harold opened the way for the Norman Conquest.
e)
it is the first time mounted knights were deployed on the battlefield.
Answers
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The correct answer is:
d) William's victory over Harold opened the way for the Norman Conquest.
The Battle of Hastings in 1066 was a crucial event that led to the Norman Conquest of England, fundamentally altering the course of English history.
d) William's victory over Harold opened the way for the Norman Conquest.
The Battle of Hastings in 1066 was a crucial event that led to the Norman Conquest of England, fundamentally altering the course of English history.