At the battle of Hastings (1066) an army of Normans, led by William the Conqueror, defeated the Anglo-Saxon forces. Who actually were Normans?
- Vikings from Norway
- A mixture of Dutch, French and Spanish
- Vikings who settled in Normandy and spoke French
- French
Answer
The correct answer is C) Vikings who settled in Normandy and spoke French.
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