History-eoy Flashcards
(22 cards)
What is chronology?
when events are in the order of when they happened
What’s a decade
Ten years
How many years in a centur
Hundred years
How many years in a millennium
1000
What does bc mean
Events that occurred before Christ was born
What does ad mean/
events that happened after Christ birth(anno domini
)
Timeline that range from BC to AD(do on paper)
Why is it important for historias to use evidence?
to back up their interpretations and opinions about the past.artefacts anda evidence show proof of the past
3 artefacts from roman times
roman coins,roman baths,the ivory bangle lady
explain what we can learn about the artefacts.
roman coins-because there was no phones etc they used coins to communicate and give messages
Roman baths-everyone found hygiene essential for their everyday life and that they socialised there
Who was Edward the confessor?
he is a former king of England in the 11th century,died in 1066 and was buried in Westminster abbey
Yes or no:did king Edward have an heir to the throne?
no and this caused conflict between kings
Who wanted to be king after his death?
3 people:Harold Godwin son,Harald hardrada and William Duke of normandy
Why did William win the battle of Hastings?
4 main reasons:his leadership skills,his smart strategy’s and tactics,Harold made a couple of mistakes,Harold was unlucky in some occasions
Williams strengthens?
military powers-skilled military leader and tactician
Preparation-he was organised,began to gather support and planned his invasion when he heard the battle was on
Harold Godwinsons weaknesses?
not experienced and strategic errors and mistakes
What role did luck play
the wind changed direction allowing William ton sail to England when unluckily Harold was fighting harald.harold fought at hasting with a weakened army which was lucky for william
What is the bayeux tapestry
tapestry that shows the battle of H and thre events leading up to it
Why was king john “unsuccessful”
he was unliked and untrusted,he was not a good fighter so did not do well in battle.He had issues with the church and he taxed heavily
Why was king john considered successful ?
he listen to the barrons and signed the Magna Carta which is still significant to till this day
Why are there different interpretations about king john?
historiand and people have different views on because poeple have different interpretations and ways of seeing and witnessing things.Historians have their own opinions whic will wont be the same as others
What have you learnt about the Roman Empire?
Created…
First emperor…
julius Caesar,popularity…
Equipment…
casears power…
organised?prepared?…
miltary
-created in 753bc
-etruscans cared a lot about Rome
-caeasar gained lots of power because he conquered the crovince of Gaul
-the first emperor was “augusutus”
-julius Caesar was popular because he was a successful military leader and expanded the republic
-soldiers in the roman army were well prepared and equipped with javelins,swords,daggers,sheilds and more
-romans used different cruel tactics to keep soldiers loyal
