📕 Chapter 3: A Long and Illustrious History
The Battle of Hastings in 1066 saw King Harold II defeat William, Duke of Normandy.
Correct answer: False
A True
✓ False
💡 Explanation
The paragraph states that William, Duke of Normandy, defeated the English king Harold II at the Battle of Hastings.
Key facts to remember
- William, Duke of Normandy, invaded in 1066
- Harold II was killed at the Battle of Hastings
- William became known as William the Conqueror
Why this is the answer
From the official Life in the UK study material — 3.1.6 The Norman Conquest 1066:
In 1066, an invasion led by William, the Duke of Normandy (in what is now northern France), defeated the English king Harold II at the Battle of Hastings. Harold was killed during the battle — according to tradition, he was shot in the eye with an arrow. William became King of England and is known as William the Conqueror.
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