1. William Duke of Normandy
Odd One Out
Work in groups of three and number yourselves 1-3
Try and find a way to argue that your number is the Odd One Out in the group (remember to only use your knowledge of History to do so) 1
Harold Godwinson
Earl of Wessex 2
William Duke of Normandy 3
Harald Hardraada
King of Norway

2. 1
William
Duke of Normandy 2
Harold Godwinson
Earl of Wessex 3
Edward the Confessor
King of England

3. King of Norway and England1
Edward the Confessor
King of England 2
Harald Hardraada
King of Norway 3
King Cnut
King of Norway and England

4. Was the Battle of Stamford Bridge Important?
500 ships!
L.O.
Know the events surrounding the Battle
Understand why the Battle was important
Decide how important the Battle was
10,000 men!

5. Was the Battle of Stamford Bridge Important?
Normandy
North Sea
London
Harvest Time
Norway
Wind
Edwin and Morcar
10,000 soldiers and 500 boats
York
7,000 soldiers
Battle of Fulford
50 miles a day
Battle of Stamford Bridge
Pevensey Bay
The Channel
 October 1066

6. Do you know….? Which King died in January 1066?
Who was chosen as his successor?
How quickly was he crowned?
Who invaded first?
Why?
What did Harold Godwinson do?
Where was the Battle fought?
What was the result?
Who invaded next?

7. Were tactics more important than weapons for winning the Battle of Hastings?
L.O.
To know the differences between Harold and William’s army
To decide which army was stronger