Year 5 - Sticky Knowledge - History

During which time period did the Viking and Saxon eras span in England?

• 200 - 700 AD

• 500 - 1000 AD

• 800 - 1300 AD

• 1000 - 1500 AD

In what year did the Battle of Hastings take place?

• 900 AD

• 1066 AD

• 1200 AD

• 1400 AD

Who was the victor (who won) the Battle of Hastings?

• Harold II

• William the Conqueror

• Alfred the Great

• Edward the Confessor

Who was the first King of England after the Battle of Hastings?

• Harold II

• WIlliam the Conqueror

• Alfred the Great

• Edward the Cofessor

Where did the Vikings come from when they invaded Britain?

• Germany

• France

• Scandanavia

• Ireland

Which Saxon town's name reflects its Viking origins when it was called Yorvik?

• Cricklade

• Lechlade

• Swindon

• York

Which ancient Saxon kingdom included the land where Swindon is situated?

• Mercia

• Wessex

• Northumbria

• East Anglia

Who was the king of the West Saxons and united the Saxons against the Vikings?

• William the Conqueror

• Alfred the Great

• Harold II

• Edward the Confessor

What contributed to the conflicts between the Saxons and the Vikings during this period?

• Religious differences

• Political differences

• Arguments over money

• Different cultures

What historical event brought significant change to the way people lived in Britain?

• The Renaissance

• The Enlightenment

• The Industrial Revolution

• The Agricultural Revolution