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Battle of Hastings Timeline

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Battle of Hastings Timeline

Medieval battle scene with knights and soldiers

⚔️ Part 1: Understanding the Battle

1. Who was the king of England before the Battle of Hastings?

Harold Godwinson

Edward the Confessor

William of Normandy

King Alfred

2. In which year did the Battle of Hastings take place?

1065

1066

1067

1068

3. Who fought against each other in the Battle of Hastings? (Tick all that apply)

Anglo-Saxons led by Harold Godwinson

Normans led by William of Normandy

Vikings from Norway

Romans from Italy

4. What is the Bayeux Tapestry?

A map showing the battle location

A visual story showing the Norman Conquest

A list of soldiers who died

A peace treaty between England and France

📝 Part 2: Timeline and Causes

5. Put these events in the correct chronological order by writing numbers 1-6 in the boxes:

Edward the Confessor dies without an heir

Harold Godwinson is crowned King of England

William of Normandy prepares his army and fleet

Norman fleet crosses the English Channel

Battle of Hastings takes place on 14th October

William is crowned King of England on Christmas Day

6. Explain why William of Normandy believed he had a right to be King of England:
7. What happened to Harold Godwinson during the battle?
8. Complete this sentence about the consequences of the battle:

After the Battle of Hastings, England was ruled by the _____________ instead of the Anglo-Saxons. This period is known as the Norman _____________.

🏰 Part 3: Historical Vocabulary

9. Match these historical terms with their correct meanings by drawing lines:
Conquest
Invader
Heir
Reign
Someone who attacks and enters a country by force
The period when a king or queen rules
Taking control of a country by military force
A person who has the right to inherit a throne
10. Why was the Battle of Hastings such an important event in English history? Write at least two reasons:

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