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1066 Historical Overview Worksheet

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1066 Historical Overview Worksheet

Medieval castle and Norman conquest scene

📚 Part 1: Key People and Events

1. Who were the main claimants to the English throne in 1066? Tick all that apply:

Harold Godwinson

William of Normandy

Harald Hardrada

Edward the Confessor

2. Which battle is most famous from 1066?

Battle of Stamford Bridge

Battle of Hastings

Battle of Fulford Gate

Battle of London

3. Complete the sentence: Edward the Confessor died in __________ 1066, leaving the throne disputed.

Answer: ______________

4. Who won the Battle of Hastings?

Answer: ____________________________

⏰ Part 2: Timeline Activity

5. Put these events in chronological order by writing 1, 2, 3, 4 next to each event:

_____ Battle of Hastings (14th October 1066)

_____ Death of Edward the Confessor (January 1066)

_____ Harold Godwinson becomes king (January 1066)

_____ William invades England (September 1066)

6. Using cause-and-effect language, complete these statements with "because" or "so":

Statement 1: Edward the Confessor died without a clear heir, _______ multiple people claimed the English throne.

Statement 2: William felt he had a rightful claim to the throne _______ Edward had supposedly promised it to him years earlier.

7. Extension Challenge: Which event seems most important for the final outcome? Explain why in one sentence.

✏️ Part 3: Understanding Significance

8. Why is 1066 considered a turning point in English history? Write 2-3 sentences explaining its significance.

Sentence starters to help you:

• "The year 1066 was important because..."

• "This changed England by..."

• "As a result of 1066..."

9. From the video, write down:

Three facts about 1066:

1. ________________________________________________

2. ________________________________________________

3. ________________________________________________

One word you associate with 1066: _______________

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