Anglo-Saxon and Norman England
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This Anglo-Saxon and Norman England page on GoConqr gathers community-made quizzes, mind maps, flashcards, slides and notes, from the succession crisis of 1066 and the Battle of Hastings to rebellions, castles and the Domesday Book. It's built for school students revising GCSE History or A-level History topics, and for teachers after ready-made material. There are over 690 resources here, including more than 30 quizzes and over 450 mind maps. Pick a topic, try a quiz to find your gaps, then make your own notes.
Top Anglo-Saxon and Norman England resources
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27 cardsThe Norman Conquest 1066-1087 Explain why there was a succession crisis in 1066
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Mind map 'Brutal Slaughter' How did William gain full control? 1067-71
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Mind map History- Anglo Saxon battles Mind Map on Anglo Saxon battles, created by Lia Gregory on 05/04/2018. -
Mind map Norman Castles - Military fortresses or Status symbols?
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Mind map Impact of the Norman Conquest 'a truckload of trouble' -
Mind map Anglo-Saxon Rebellions
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Mind map 'Golden Age' What was England like in 1065? -
Mind map Explain why the Papacy supported William in 1066
Quizzes
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7 questionsHistory William the Conqueror and Medival England How fought the battle of stanford bridge
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10 questionsHistory Textbook Quiz 1 Who were 'The Witan'?
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5 questionsBattle of Hastings Quiz what year did king edward the confessor die?
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4 questionsNorman Conquest - Consequences quiz Did William conquer England?
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7 questions1066, a year to remember What is the name of the battle between William and Harold?
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17 questionsNorman's: Part 2 Many previously free peasants lost their freedom as they couldn't afford to pay higher rents. In Cambridges...
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13 questionsNorman Empire Quiz Who produced the Bayeux Tapestry? And in what year (select a person and a date)
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11 questionsNormans:Part 1 Quiz on Normans, created by B Jones on 01/05/2018.
Mind maps
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'Brutal Slaughter' How did William gain full control? 1067-71
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History- Anglo Saxon battles Mind Map on Anglo Saxon battles, created by Lia Gregory on 05/04/2018.
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Norman Castles - Military fortresses or Status symbols?
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Impact of the Norman Conquest 'a truckload of trouble'
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Anglo-Saxon Rebellions
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'Golden Age' What was England like in 1065?
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Explain why the Papacy supported William in 1066
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Anglo-Saxon and Norman England
Flashcards
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27 cardsThe Norman Conquest 1066-1087 Explain why there was a succession crisis in 1066
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3 cardsAnglo-Saxon and Norman England Flashcards When was The Battle of Hastings?
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44 cardsThe Role of the House of Godwin 1053 - 66 Why did Godwin become earl of Wessex?
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24 cardsLife under the normans What happened to English Landowners?
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67 cardsMonarchy, Government and Economy What was the Danelaw and where was it established?
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25 cardsHarold Godwinson, King Harold II of England Who was Harold Godwinson?
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5 cardsAnglo Norman Conquest Flashcards Why was there a succession crisis in 1066?
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2 cardsBattle Of Hastings 1066 (Flash cards) Harold was struck by a Norman arrow. Seeing their leader fall, the Saxons broke formation and fled. Taking ...
Notes
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The Four Candidates The Four Candidates In the year 1066, English King Edward the Confessor, who was about 64 years old, was very sick and a frail old man. Now the Throne of England would be passed on to his son. One problem: he didn't h...
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How did William I gain control? What did William I do to gain control? LAND!William rewarded all of his supporters by giving them land. In return for the land they promised to provide William with soldiers if he ever needed them. This meant that Wil...
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A Year To Remember 1066 In The Year 1066 Edward the Confessor was the old king of England and died in 1066 Harold Godwineson, William, Harald Hardrada, 1066 Edward The Confessor was the old king of England and died in 1066 Harold Godwineson,...
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About Anglo-Saxon and Norman England
GoConqr OriginalWhat the resources cover
The unit follows England from the late Anglo-Saxon period through the Norman Conquest and its aftermath. Early material looks at who lived there and how it was run: the slide sets on Angles, Jutes and Saxons, the mind map Anglo Saxon Society - The King And The Earls, and the notes on Anglo-Saxon society pre-1066. These explain the powers of the king, such as law making, money and landownership.
The crisis of 1066
The flashcard deck The Norman Conquest 1066-1087 asks you to explain the succession crisis, William's claim, Harold's claim and why Harold fought at Stamford Bridge. The mind map The 3 Claimants to the Throne and the notes The Four Candidates fit neatly alongside it. There are many Battle of Hastings mind maps, flashcards and quizzes, plus a timeline flowchart.
Winning and holding control
After Hastings, the focus moves to control. The mind map 'Brutal Slaughter' How did William gain full control? 1067-71 walks through the reasons to rebel and the risings in the North and the East. The mind map Norman Castles - Military fortresses or Status symbols? looks at what was new about castles. The slide set Controlling the Church - William I and his sons covers the deposition of Archbishop Stigand. Later topics include The Domesday Book, Norman Law and the rule of William Rufus.
A sensible order
- Start with the mind map Anglo-Saxon and Norman England for the big picture.
- Work through the flashcards on 1066 and the claimants.
- Read a Battle of Hastings mind map, then take the Battle of Hastings Quiz.
- Move on to rebellions, castles and the Church.
- Finish with the Norman Conquest - Consequences quiz and one of the 16-marker practice quizzes.
Use maps to see how causes connect, then quizzes to check what stuck. Wrong answers show you which map to reopen.
Where it fits
This unit sits in the strand The Medieval World within History. Pick one topic today and see how far a quiz takes you.
Frequently asked questions
Which resource should I start with?
Begin with the mind map Anglo-Saxon and Norman England for an overview of society and government. Then try the flashcard deck The Norman Conquest 1066-1087, which goes through the succession crisis and the claims of William and Harold, before moving on to Hastings.
What do the mind maps cover?
There are more than 450 of them. They cover Anglo-Saxon society, the three claimants, the Battle of Hastings, rebellions, the Harrying of the North, castles, Norman Law and the Domesday Book. Several explain why William won or why English resistance failed.
Which exams are these resources for?
The listed resources mention GCSE History and A-level History, and almost all of them are at secondary level. One quiz refers to OCR Medieval History Themes on the Normans. Check each resource against your own exam board's specification.
Are the resources free, and who made them?
Yes. Every resource listed here is free to open, study and take, with no account needed. They were made by GoConqr users, not by GoConqr, so it is worth comparing a few on the same topic. A free account lets you save quiz scores and make your own.
Are there quizzes on the Battle of Hastings?
Yes. There are two called Battle of Hastings Quiz, plus 1066, a year to remember and Revision 1066. For later topics, try the Norman Conquest - Consequences quiz. Use them after reading a mind map to see what you remember.
What if I can't find the topic I need?
Look at the neighbouring topics first, as rebellions, castles and the Church often overlap. Flashcard decks on Bishop Odo of Bayeux, Wales and Scotland are included. If something is still missing, you can make your own notes, maps or flashcards.