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The Death of Harold at the Battle of Hastings

History
Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
7 questions
~14 mins
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A reading comprehension worksheet exploring the circumstances surrounding King Harold's death during the Battle of Hastings.

Topics covered:

#History
#History
#Battle of Hastings
#Standard
#Reading Comprehension
#Death of Harold
#Explain how Harold died at the Battle of Hastings.
#Compare different accounts of Harold's death.
#Analyse the historical significance of Harold's death on the outcome of the battle.
#Outline the key events leading to Harold's death.

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The Death of Harold at the Battle of Hastings

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Grade Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
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The Death of King Harold

Source A: Contemporary Account

'King Harold II was struck down during the fierce fighting, falling amidst his soldiers. Some say he was shot in the eye with an arrow, while others believe he was killed by a Norman knight in close combat.'

Provenance: This account comes from an Anglo-Saxon chronicle written shortly after the battle, reflecting the perspective of Harold's supporters.

Historian View:

'Medieval sources often depict Harold’s death as a heroic but tragic end, emphasizing his bravery. However, the precise details remain uncertain due to the biases of the sources.'

1.
Explain how the account in Source A describes Harold's death. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
2.
Compare the account in Source A with the historian's view. How do they differ? (4 marks)
[4 marks]
3.
Analyse the importance of Harold’s death in the outcome of the Battle of Hastings. (5 marks)
[5 marks]
4.
Outline the key events that led to Harold’s death during the battle. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
5.
Write a brief summary of how different sources depict Harold’s death and why there might be discrepancies. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
6.
Compare the portrayal of Harold’s death in medieval sources with modern historical interpretations. (5 marks)
[5 marks]
7.
Explain the significance of Harold’s death for the Norman conquest of England. (3 marks)
[3 marks]

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