●☆History☆● Flashcards
When did Celtic tribes arrive in England?
Around 500BC
When did Romans Invade Britain?
43 AD
When did Anglo-Saxons Invade Britain?
In About 410 AD
When did The Vikings Invade Britain?
In 865 AD
What was something good about the Celts?
They could farm land and build forts
What was good about the Romans?
They were very good at engineering and were very rich.
What was good about the Anglo-Saxons?
They were excellent at farming
What was good about the Vikings?
They were good at crafting and navigation
How long dis the Romans Stay in Britain?
400 years
What was good about Harold Godwinson?
He was one of the most powerful men in England, and was Earl of Essex
What was good about Harald Hardrada?
He was a good warrior
What was good about William Of Normandy?
He was Duke of Normandy, which meant he had experience in leadership
What was the name of the Battle that included Harald Hardrada and Harold Godwinson?
Stamford Bridge
What was the name of the battle that included William Of Normandy and Harold Godwinson?
Battle of Hastings
What was thw First Battle that took place in 1066?
Falford
Who was the king that died in the beginning of 1066?
Edward the Confesser
What are 3 reasons that Harold godwinson should be king?
He was one of the most powerful men in England, He was earl of Essex, and he was a brave, respected and tough soldier
What are 2 reasons that Harold godwinson shouldn’t be king?
His father argued with the king a lot, he and his father were banished for a year.
What are 3 reasons that harald hardrada should be king?
He was king of Norway so he had good experience, he was a good warrior and he was supported by tostig, Harold godwinson’s brother
What are 3 reasons that harald hardrada shouldn’t be king?
He had no links to king Edward, he had taken part in multiple raids against the English coast and when he became king of Norway, he began to plan a full scale invasion on England
What are 3 reasons that William of normandy should be king?
He was Duke of Normandy, he came from the most powerful part of France and had come from a fighting family which suggests that he is strong
What is one reason that William of Normandy shouldn’t be king?
He captured a town in Normandy and ordered for 30 of its people to be skinned alive for making fun of his mothers family
What happened 1st at the battle of Stamford bridge?
10,000 vikings arrive in England and seize control of York and much land in the north.
What happened 2nd at the battle of Stamford bridge?
King Harold marches north to fight the Viking’s. He collects more soldiers and makes good speed
