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Battle of Hastings Worksheet

Medieval battle scene with knights and shields

⚔️ Part 1: Battle of Hastings Knowledge

1. When did the Battle of Hastings take place?

1065

1066

1067

1068

2. Who were the two main leaders in the Battle of Hastings?

Harold Godwinson and William the Conqueror

King Arthur and William the Conqueror

Harold Godwinson and Edward the Confessor

William the Conqueror and Alfred the Great

3. Which country did William come from?

France (Normandy)

Scotland

Ireland

Wales

4. What battle tactics were used? (Choose all that apply)

Shield wall

Cavalry charge

Knights on horseback

Cannons

📅 Part 2: Timeline and Events

5. Put these events in the correct order by writing numbers 1-4 in the boxes:

William lands in England

Harold becomes King of England

The Battle of Hastings takes place

Harold wins the Battle of Stamford Bridge

6. Fill in the missing words:

The Battle of Hastings happened in the year __________. William claimed he had the right to be __________ of England. After winning the battle, William became known as William the __________.

7. Explain why the Battle of Hastings was important for England's future:

🗺️ Part 3: Map and Creative Tasks

8. On the map below, label these places: England, Normandy (France), and mark where you think the Battle of Hastings took place:
9. Draw a Norman knight and a Saxon soldier. Show the differences in their equipment:
10. If you were a soldier at the Battle of Hastings, write a short message to your family describing what you saw:

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