Contenders for the Throne: William's Rise to Power
History
Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
8 questions
~16 mins
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This worksheet explores the significance of various factors that influenced William's claim and rise to the throne, encouraging students to analyze, compare, and justify their opinions.
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Contenders for the Throne: William's Rise to Power
Subject: HistoryGrade: Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
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Understanding Factors Influencing William's Rise
Source A: A contemporary chronicler's account
'William's claim was supported by political alliances, military strength, and religious backing, which combined to strengthen his position.'
Source B: A historian's view
'William’s success was largely due to his military skill and strategic planning, but religious support also played a crucial role in legitimizing his claim.'
1.
Categorize the factors mentioned in Sources A and B into Political, Social, Economic, and Religious groups. (4 marks)
[4 marks]2.
Compare the significance of military strength and religious support in William’s success. (4 marks)
[4 marks]3.
Outline why political alliances were important for William's claim to the throne. (3 marks)
[3 marks]4.
Which factor—military strength or religious backing—do you think was MORE significant for William’s success? Justify your answer with evidence. (6 marks)
[6 marks]5.
Explain how economic factors might have influenced William’s campaign and claim. (4 marks)
[4 marks]6.
Compare the roles of social support and political alliances in William’s rise. Which was more important? Justify your answer. (6 marks)
[6 marks]7.
Analyse how religious backing influenced William’s claim and his campaign. (4 marks)
[4 marks]8.
Outline the main factors that contributed to William’s success and rank them in order of importance. Justify your ranking with evidence. (8 marks)
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