10.2 “1066: The Battle that Changed History” Ch. Questions

On the following map, label England and France, and the town of Hastings in England. The region of Normandy in France is labeled for you.

Why is the date 1066 famous in European history?

Who won the Battle of Hastings? What was another name for the Battle of Hastings?

Which side had more soldiers?

How do you know?

Use details from the text to support your conclusion.

Put these events in the order they happened in the text with the top event indicating what happened first.

1. The English soldiers’ response forced the Norman knights to retreat.

2. The Norman knights were then able to overwhelm the English soldiers.

3. The English soldiers stood with their shields raised, creating a strong shield wall.

4. The English soldiers broke the wall and pursued the fleeing knights.

5. The Duke of Normandy sent his knights charging up the hill

The text reads, “Without a strong defensive line, the Norman knights were able to overwhelm the English soldiers.”

What clues in the text explain why the English soldiers did not have a strong defensive line?

What happened in Westminster Abbey on Christmas Day in 1066?

What is the Bayeux Tapestry? How is it useful to historians today?

How did family members assist a young archer?

What page did you find the answer to question 9?