London and the events of 1066

History

In 'Norman England: how did William the Conqueror subdue England?', pupils learnt about the reaction of the Anglo-Saxons to Norman rule and how William consolidated his 1066 victories. In this unit, pupils will learn how their knowledge of Norman England can be applied to a specific historic environment linked to the Normans.

Historic environment (Norman England)

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Which word describes an Anglo-Saxon fortified settlement?

Which word describes to agree to be ruled by someone superior?

Harold chose to wait for William in London.

Harold raced north from London to fight Hardrada.

Harold called up levies from the fyrd in London.

Harold fought Hardrada just outside of London.

How did London play an important supporting role in the Battle of Hastings?

The Witan met there to launch a decisive attack against William.

William and his troops became ill whilst staying there.

The surviving Anglo-Saxon elite chose a new king there.

William built a castle there to consolidate his control.

What happened in London after the Battle of Hastings?

Other than London, where else did William see as his main target to secure control of?

It was the ancestral and religious capital of Anglo-Saxon England.

William wanted to portray himself as legitimate heir of Edward the Confessor.

It had significant economic importance and trading opportunities.

William wanted to show himself as a better alternative to Edward the Confessor.

Why did William choose to be crowned in London?

Which word describes the exchange of goods?

Complete the sentence: Edward the Confessor, known for his piety, played a crucial role in shaping the religious landscape of London, in particular the construction of Westminster...

Complete the sentence: By the 11th century, London was again an important city due to being a centre of trade, {{}} and {{}}.

Edward's father was Norman and he had spent his whole life in Normandy.

Edward's mother was Norman and he had spent 25 years in Normandy.

Edward wanted to impress and marry a Norman princess.

Edward kept Norman advisors and appointed a Norman as Bishop of London.

Why was the religious building Edward the Confessor established in Westminster the first building in England to be built in the Normans’ favourite Romanesque style?

Londinium became one of the most important cities in Roman Britain.

Roman troops were withdrawn from Britain.

Alfred the Great re-established the Roman city as a burh.

London was again one of the most important cities in England.

Put the following events in chronological order.

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