What was the main strategic goal of the Battle of the Morannon, fought before the Black Gate of Mordor?

To draw Sauron's attention away from Frodo

To rescue prisoners from Barad-dûr

During the Battle of Dale, which two kings died defending the gate of the Lonely Mountain against Sauron's Easterling allies?

Thorin Oakenshield and King Bard I

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01The fortress defended by the Rohirrim against Saruman's Uruk-hai army was known as the Hornburg, located in which defensive valley?
02Who was the King of Rohan that led the final, decisive charge at the Battle of the Pelennor Fields before being slain?
03What was the main strategic goal of the Battle of the Morannon, fought before the Black Gate of Mordor?
04The destruction of Isengard and the flooding of the valley was primarily accomplished by which ancient race?
05Which city, known as the "White City," was under siege during the Battle of the Pelennor Fields?
06While defending the retreat across the Anduin from Osgiliath, which son of Denethor was gravely wounded by a Morgul-dart?
07At the Second Battle of the Fords of Isen, the son and heir of King Théoden was killed. What was his name?
08During the Battle of Dale, which two kings died defending the gate of the Lonely Mountain against Sauron's Easterling allies?
09The final battle of the War of the Ring, the Battle of Bywater, was fought to liberate which region?
10Who used the power of their Ring to defend Lothlórien from three separate assaults launched from Dol Guldur?