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Year 7 History - Unit 5 - The Norman Conquest
Key Questions Activities Resources
How did the Normans control England? (i) 

Taking and controlling the land. 

Can you answer all Mr Field's questions in his online quiz?

 Consider these questions about taking and controlling the land then...

A quick Resistance quiz
Video. The Battle of Hastings: the Aftermath.
Medieval Minds Chapter 6 'The Conqueror and the Conquered'.
See the 1066 site for information about rebellions and resistance

How did the Normans control England? (ii)

Controlling what people thought. 

 Looking closely at the Bayeux tapestry. Activity sheets.

'Looking closely at the Bayeux Tapestry' Part 1 and Part 2.
Download activity sheets: 'Looking closely at the Bayeux Tapestry' Part 1 and Part 2.

Was Harold hit in the eye? A very close look at the Bayeux tapestry courtesy of Mr Field

For further information about the Bayeux Tapestry check out:

http://hastings1066.com
Historic Tale Construction Kit enables you to design your own Bayeux Tapestry
The Essential Norman Conquest site has produced a Flash version of the entire tapestry. You will need a shockwave to view it
How did the Normans control England? (iii)

Controlling society: the feudal system.

Draw a diagram of the feudal system 

Explain carefully how it worked and how it increased the Norman's power. 
Medieval Minds Chapter 6 'The Conqueror and the Conquered'.

See how Mr Field explains feudalism. 
How did the Normans control England? (iv)

Controlling the economy: the Domesday book. 

What is a census? 
What were your family doing in 1901?

Research the Domesday book!

Complete a worksheet 
Medieval Minds Chapter 6 'The Conqueror and the Conquered'.

SchoolHistory Domesday Book
The National Archive on Domesday
The Domesday Book online

The 1901 Census online. Trace your family tree!

How much have you learnt? 

Time to revise for an end of unit test.

Work your way through the whole of Mr Field's marvellous...