Y7 T4 L4 Normans

• History
• Lower Secondary (Key Stage 3)

Y7 T4 L4 Normans

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Date - 5th March 2024

Title -  Lesson Up:How did the battles of 1066 decide the next king of England?

Task:

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 How did the battles of 1066 decide the next king of England?

Match the statement to the claimant 

Believed his father had been promised the throne before it was stolen from him by Edward the Confessor.

Distant cousin of Edward the Confessor and promised the throne by both Edward and Harold Godwinson.

Edward the Confessor’s brother-in-law and the richest, most powerful man in England.

A distant nephew of Edward, related by blood, but only 14 years old.

Harold Godwinson

Edgar Atheling

William of Normandy

Harald Hardrada

Battle?

Battle of Fulford Gate

Battle of Stamford Bridge

Battle of Hastings

Harald Hardrada, the heir of King Cnut, wanted to re-establish Viking control over England. He was angry that Harold Godwinson had been crowned King of England, so he therefore prepared an invasion of England so he could claim the crown by force. Hardrada’s army arrived off the coast of Britain and started to raid and attack English towns. They then sailed up the river Humber, disembarked at Riccall, and defeated Anglo-Saxon forces at the Battle of Fulford. However Harold Godwinson had not been idle and was marching northwards with his saxon army to fight back against Hardrada. Godwinson’s army managed to march a distance of about 210miles, in only five days, enabling him to take the Vikings completely by surprise. The two armies met at Stamford Bridge, in Yorkshire, to do battle.

While we watch the video complete the gap fill on the sheet

What was the outcome of the Battle of Stamford Bridge?

1. Mutual agreement to end the conflict
2. Stalemate with no clear winner
3. Decisive victory for the English forces
4. Decisive victory for the Norwegian forces

Who invaded the North of England?

1. Normans
2. Anglo-Saxons
3. Vikings

Who were the primary parties involved in the Battle of Stamford Bridge?

1. King Harold II of England and King Harald Hardrada of Norway
2. King Edward the Confessor of England and King Olaf II of Norway
3. King William I of England and King Sweyn II of Denmark
4. King Canute the Great of England and King Magnus I of Norway

What prevented William from invading?

1. Wind
2. Rain
3. Snow

Label the statements you have been given into three categories on the sheet:

Saxon strengths

Viking weaknesses

Luck

Label the statements you have been given into three categories on the sheet:

Saxon strengths

Viking weaknesses

Luck

Why do you think Harold won the Battle of Stamford Bridge?

Saxon Strengths

Viking Weakness

Luck

Decide which were the most important reasons for Godwinson’s victory at Stamford Bridge by putting them into the diamond nine. Most important reason at the top

Reasons for Godwinson's victory at the Battle of Stamford Bridge

Godwinson’s army took the Vikings by surprise

 The Viking army was split in two.

Hardrada was shot in the throat by an arrow during the battle.

Hardrada’s army had left all their armour on board their ships 

Godwinson’s army broke through the Viking shield wall.

Hardrada overestimated how long it would take Godwinson to get north.

Godwinson’s housecarls were well trained professional soldiers

The English were determined to defend their country.

Hardrada’s army was celebrating and drinking the night before the battle

What was the most important reason for Godwin's victory at the Battle of Stamford Bridge?

Hardrada was shot in the throat by an arrow during the battle.

Hardrada overestimated how long it would take Godwinson to get north.

The Viking army was split in two.

Godwinson’s army took the Vikings by surprise

Hardrada’s army had left all their armour on board their ships that morning

Godwinson’s army broke through the Viking shield wall

Godwinson’s housecarls were well trained professional soldiers

Hardrada’s army was celebrating and drinking the night before the battle.

The English were determined to defend their country.

Why did Harold Godwinson win at the Battle of Stamford Bridge?

Answer the above question  in your books in full sentences.

Include at least 2 pieces of evidence off of your sheet.

Harold Godwinson won the Battle of Stamford Bridge due to ... 

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Why do you think Harold won the Battle of Stamford Bridge?