important or essential for achieving a plan or an aim

The site of the White Tower

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)

Depiction of war, threats of war, death or the aftermath of war.

Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering

Depiction or discussion of violence or fighting, including threats of violence or the aftermath of violence.

Which word describes being important or essential for achieving a plan or an aim?

Which word describes any structure designed for defence?

It could serve as a lookout point for approaching threats.

It could be constructed from soil from the river bank.

It could allow residents to get fish from the river easily.

Why was the White Tower built on a bend in the River Thames?

2 - the White Tower and Montfichet's Tower

3 - the White Tower, Baynard's Castle and Montfichet's Tower

4 - the White Tower, London Bridge, Baynard's Castle and Montfichet's Tower

How many castles were there in Norman London?

Which two other Norman buildings allowed the White Tower to be in close connection with the religious and administrative centres of London?

Complete the sentence: William’s terrifying harrying of the area around London seems to have convinced the English leadership to {{}} to him.

Complete the sentence: London was a well-defended {{}} and so Harold could have waited for William there, instead he chose to leave on 13th October to face William in the south.

Who did the Anglo-Saxon elite choose as king immediately after the Battle of Hastings?

to please his soldiers who wanted revenge on London

to reduce the possibility of coordinated resistance

to weaken London as a city in the long-term

Why did William embark on a strategic march around the southeast of England?

He liked the building's Romanesque architecture.

He wanted to bury Harold there to officially end Anglo-Saxon rule.

He wanted to send a strong message of continuity.

He could host his friends and family easily there as it was so big.

Why did William choose to have his coronation in Westminster Abbey?

Harold left London to fight at the Battle of Stamford Bridge.

Harold called up levies from the fyrd in London.

Harold’s mother and brothers tried to persuade him to wait in London.

Harold left London for Hastings with only half of the levies.

William led his army on a strategic march to intimidate London.

William was crowned king of England in London.

Put the following events in chronological order.

Content guidance

Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering

Adult supervision recommended

Starter Quiz