Year 7 Summative Assessment

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Who was a Norman nobleman who claimed the English throne through his supposed right as a distant cousin of Edward the Confessor and his previous agreement with the late King to succeed him?

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Who was the last Anglo-Saxon King of England who ruled for just nine months before being defeated at the Battle of Hastings and dying on the battlefield?

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Who was the King of Norway and former co-ruler of Denmark who, despite his advanced age, led a successful invasion of the north of England before being defeated and killed at the Battle of Stamford Bridge?

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Who was a potential claimant to the English throne due to his royal bloodline, but was unable to secure sufficient support from the Witan, to establish himself as ruler?

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What year did the Battle of Stamford Bridge occur?

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Which two sides faced each other in the Battle of Stamford Bridge?

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What was the reason for the Battle of Stamford Bridge?

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Who emerged victorious in the Battle of Stamford Bridge?

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What was Tostig?

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How many ships were used by King Hardrada to transport his army to England?

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What happened to Harald Hardrada and Tostig after the Battle?

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Why was the Viking army immediately put under pressure at the start of the Battle?

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Who were the housecarls in medieval England?

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What is the number of Fyrd in Harold Godwinson's army?

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What weapons were used by the fyrds in medieval England?

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Who were the knights in medieval England?

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What weapons were used by the archers in medieval England?

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William's forces killed large numbers of Englishmen using which tactic?

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On average, how many arrows can an archer shoot per minute?

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When did the Battle of Hastings take place?

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Where was William the Conqueror originally from?

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What was the name of the Norman invasion of England that resulted in the Battle of Hastings?

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The Battle of Hastings holds great historical significance as it marks the conclusion of what major event in English history?

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The last Anglo-Saxon King to rule England prior to the Norman Conquest, who fell in battle on the 14th of October 1066?

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Year 7 Summative Assessment

Who was a Norman nobleman who claimed the English throne through his supposed right as a distant cousin of Edward the Confessor and his previous agreement with the late King to succeed him?

Who was the last Anglo-Saxon King of England who ruled for just nine months before being defeated at the Battle of Hastings and dying on the battlefield?

Who was the King of Norway and former co-ruler of Denmark who, despite his advanced age, led a successful invasion of the north of England before being defeated and killed at the Battle of Stamford Bridge?

Who was a potential claimant to the English throne due to his royal bloodline, but was unable to secure sufficient support from the Witan, to establish himself as ruler?

What year did the Battle of Stamford Bridge occur?

Which two sides faced each other in the Battle of Stamford Bridge?

What was the reason for the Battle of Stamford Bridge?

Who emerged victorious in the Battle of Stamford Bridge?

What was Tostig?

How many ships were used by King Hardrada to transport his army to England?

What happened to Harald Hardrada and Tostig after the Battle?

Why was the Viking army immediately put under pressure at the start of the Battle?

Who were the housecarls in medieval England?

What is the number of Fyrd in Harold Godwinson's army?

What weapons were used by the fyrds in medieval England?

Who were the knights in medieval England?

What weapons were used by the archers in medieval England?

William's forces killed large numbers of Englishmen using which tactic?

On average, how many arrows can an archer shoot per minute?

When did the Battle of Hastings take place?

Where was William the Conqueror originally from?

What was the name of the Norman invasion of England that resulted in the Battle of Hastings?

The Battle of Hastings holds great historical significance as it marks the conclusion of what major event in English history?

The last Anglo-Saxon King to rule England prior to the Norman Conquest, who fell in battle on the 14th of October 1066?

What was the main reason for William Duke of Normandy's victory in the Battle of Hastings?

Who was a Norman nobleman who claimed the English throne through his supposed right as a distant cousin of Edward the Confessor and his previous agreement with the late King to succeed him?

Who was the last Anglo-Saxon King of England who ruled for just nine months before being defeated at the Battle of Hastings and dying on the battlefield?

Who was the King of Norway and former co-ruler of Denmark who, despite his advanced age, led a successful invasion of the north of England before being defeated and killed at the Battle of Stamford Bridge?

Who was a potential claimant to the English throne due to his royal bloodline, but was unable to secure sufficient support from the Witan, to establish himself as ruler?

What year did the Battle of Stamford Bridge occur?

Which two sides faced each other in the Battle of Stamford Bridge?

What was the reason for the Battle of Stamford Bridge?

Who emerged victorious in the Battle of Stamford Bridge?

What was Tostig?

How many ships were used by King Hardrada to transport his army to England?

What happened to Harald Hardrada and Tostig after the Battle?

Why was the Viking army immediately put under pressure at the start of the Battle?

Who were the housecarls in medieval England?

What is the number of Fyrd in Harold Godwinson's army?

What weapons were used by the fyrds in medieval England?

Who were the knights in medieval England?

What weapons were used by the archers in medieval England?

William's forces killed large numbers of Englishmen using which tactic?

On average, how many arrows can an archer shoot per minute?

When did the Battle of Hastings take place?

Where was William the Conqueror originally from?

What was the name of the Norman invasion of England that resulted in the Battle of Hastings?

The Battle of Hastings holds great historical significance as it marks the conclusion of what major event in English history?

The last Anglo-Saxon King to rule England prior to the Norman Conquest, who fell in battle on the 14th of October 1066?

What was the main reason for William Duke of Normandy's victory in the Battle of Hastings?