Vocabulary & Concepts: Harald Hardrada and Claims to the Throne
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This worksheet helps students understand key vocabulary and concepts related to Harald Hardrada and his claim to the English throne, fostering comprehension and historical analysis.
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Vocabulary & Concepts: Harald Hardrada and Claims to the Throne
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Key Terms and Definitions
Claim to the Throne: A formal request or right to become king or queen.
Invasion: When one country or ruler sends troops into another to take control.
Viking: Scandinavian explorers, traders, and warriors active from the late 8th to early 11th centuries.
Succession: The process by which a new monarch is determined and takes the throne.
Hostility: Unfriendly or aggressive behavior towards others.
Fief: Land granted by a lord to a vassal in exchange for loyalty and service.
Legitimacy: The quality of being accepted as valid or lawful.
Usurp: To take a position of power illegally or by force.
Oath of Allegiance: A promise of loyalty to a ruler or country.
Mercenaries: Soldiers hired to fight for a country or ruler, often for pay.
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- **Define the term
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- 1/1/2026
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- 1/1/2026
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