something that remains from the past of which historians ask questions

information gathered by historians when asking questions of sources, that they then use to support their arguments

The impact of the Norman Conquest on England

History

1066 and claims to the throne

The Battle of Hastings (1066)

Norman reforms to the English Church

Norman changes to the English landscape

Norman changes to English land holding

In this unit, pupils learnt about how historians use sources to support their differing accounts of the impact of the Norman Conquest.  In 'Norman England: in what ways did life change for ordinary people' pupils deepen their understanding of how Norman changes to government influenced ordinary people.

In 'The Anglo-Saxons: how do we know about life in Anglo-Saxon England?', pupils learnt about Anglo-Saxon culture and society, and the evidence base for the claims historians make. In this unit pupils learn more about how historians use sources to support their differing accounts of the impact of the Norman Conquest.

In this unit, pupils learn about the causes and conduct of the Norman Conquest of England. They develop their understanding of the sorts of evidence historians use to make claims, and how they do this, building an understanding of how we know about these events.

The Norman Conquest: how do we know about the impact of the Conquest on 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.

written sources, rather than visual or material sources,

Pick the phrase that correctly completes this sentence: Historians draw on __________  to understand the impact of the Norman Conquest on England.

How attractive or artistic the historians find the sources to be.

How popular the sources are in terms of search engine rankings.

The questions the historians have asked of the sources.

The things about the sources that the historians have paid careful attention to.

When writing about how historians have used sources, which of these would be things to discuss and consider?

a varied selection, a number of different things

a statement or assertion that requires evidence to back it u

Match these terms about sources to the correct definitions.

The Bayeux Tapestry was commissioned by Odo, William of Normandy's half-brother.

The Bayeux Tapestry was probably sewn by English women in Canterbury.

The Bayeux Tapestry details the Viking invasion of England in 1066.

The Bayeux Tapestry shows William of Normandy being crowned.

Which of the following statements about the Bayeux Tapestry are true?

Were Anglo-Saxons who supported Harold involved in making the Bayeux Tapestry?

Was there ever really a man called Harold Godwinson?

How reliable is William of Poiters as a historical chronicler?

Is the Bayeux Tapestry actually a modern fake?

The Bayeux Tapestry calls Harold 'King Harold' but the Gesta Guillelmi does not. Which of these would be good historical questions to ask about that?

King Harold wins the Battle of Stamford Bridge.

William of Normandy wins the Battle of Hastings.

Put these event from the Norman Conquest in chronological order.

It states that Edward promised William the throne.

It states that Harold promised to support William’s claim.

It states that Harold was a treacherous liar who broke his promises.

It states that William often had to fight wars against other Norman lords.

Which one of these is not a way in which the Gesta Guillelmi seeks to justify or strengthen William’s claim to the throne?

It was written by someone who knew William of Normandy very well.

William of Poitiers was a priest, not a trained historian.

It was written to set out reasons why William’s claim was the strongest.

It was written soon after the events of the succession crisis.

Which one of the following best explains why historians think carefully about the claims reported in the Gesta Guillelmi?

Some of the events shown in the Bayeux Tapestry are corroborated by other sources, such as the Gesta Guillemi. Which one of the following is the best definition of ‘corroborated’?

The Normans replaced Anglo-Saxon churches and cathedrals with buildings in a style known as ...

Totnes town already had strong fortifications before the Norman Conquest.

Totnes castle was built following rebellions in the south west in 1068.

The motte of Totnes castle is 17.5 metres high.

The first castle at Totnes had stone walls rather than a wooden fence.

Which of these facts about Totnes castle are true?

How Anglo-Saxons felt about being ruled by Normans.

How much land William held personally as king.

How much land was taken from Anglo-Saxons and granted to Normans.

How the Norman Conquest changed how much land was worth.

Which of the following can historians work out from studying the Domesday Book?

The impact of the Norman Conquest on England

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