the people who settled in Normandy in the 10th century

the right or sequence of inheriting a title or position

the social system introduced to England by the Normans, which greatly increased the power of the king

The Norman conquest (1066)

History

This unit will allow students to understand how English identity developed in the medieval era which informs their understanding of how these norms were imposed during the expansion of empire. This unit will understand how networks of trade and commerce operated, giving them an understanding of the influence on the economy of empire.

Pupils will have some understanding of the Danish Conquest from their study of the Norman unit.

Migration: how was medieval Britain impacted by conquest and settlement? 

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.

Who was crowned as the king of England on 6th January 1066?

William of Normandy's invasion of England began when he landed his army at...

William retained almost all of the Anglo-Saxon landholders.

William replaced almost all of the Anglo-Saxon landholders with Normans.

William replaced every single Anglo-Saxon landholder with Normans.

William retained all of the Anglo-Saxon landholders.

Which statement best describes the changes that took place to land ownership under the Normans?

Under Norman rule, all the land was owned by the...

Which was the only Anglo-Saxon cathedral not to be knocked down and rebuilt by the Normans?

More than {{ }}% of English words used today derive from Anglo-Norman.

Which word describes a member of the Scandinavian seafaring people who raided Britain from the late 8th century?

Complete the sentence: The Anglo-Saxon defeat against the Vikings in the 991 Battle of Maldon led to the ...

Which empire did England become part of under King Cnut?

Who did King Cnut marry in 1017 once he became king of England?

Gunhilde, the sister of Sweyn Forkbeard, was killed at the massacre

Aethelred’s decision to order the St Brice’s Day Massacre

the Danegeld encouraged the Vikings to return frequently

Match the factors to the correct reasons for the invasion of England by the Danish Vikings in 1013.

Content guidance

Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering

Adult supervision recommended

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.

The Norman conquest (1066)

Lesson outcome

Content guidance

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.