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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 timeline and chronology worksheet exploring the events surrounding the death of King Harold II during the Battle of Hastings in 1066.

Topics covered:

#History
#History
#Battle of Hastings
#Standard
#Timeline & Chronology
#Death of Harold
#Explain the key events leading to Harold's death
#Compare different accounts of Harold's death
#Analyse the significance of Harold's death in the Battle of Hastings

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The Death of Harold at the Battle of Hastings

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Introduction to Harold's Death

Source A: Contemporary account of the Battle of Hastings

'Harold was struck down during the fierce fighting, and as he fell, the battle turned in William's favour.' Provenance: An anonymous Norman chronicler, 1066.

Source B: Anglo-Saxon perspective

'Harold fought valiantly and was last seen alive on the battlefield, wounded but still fighting.' Provenance: An Anglo-Saxon historian, 1067.

These sources offer different views about the death of Harold during the Battle of Hastings. Source A suggests Harold was killed in the chaos of battle, while Source B emphasizes his bravery and last moments fighting.

1.
Outline the main events that led to Harold's death during the Battle of Hastings. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
2.
Compare the two sources' accounts of Harold's death. How are they similar and different? (4 marks)
[4 marks]
3.
Explain the significance of Harold's death in the outcome of the Battle of Hastings. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
4.
Analyse why sources differ in their accounts of Harold's death. (6 marks)
[6 marks]
5.
Create a timeline of the key events from Harold's arrival at Hastings to his death. (5 marks)
[5 marks]
6.
Explain how the different sources help us understand what happened to Harold during the battle. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
7.
Compare the significance of Harold's death with the overall outcome of the Battle of Hastings. (4 marks)
[4 marks]

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