History Year 8 Stuff? Definitions & Other Flashcards
What is the definition of chronology?
Definition of chronology is the order in time something happened.
What is the definition of evidence?
The definition of evidence is proof of something.
What is the definition of bias evidence?
The definition of bias evidence is someone’s one-sided opinion.
What is the definition of interpretation?
The definition of interpretation is someone’s understanding of something.
What is the definition of primary evidence?
A primary source of evidence presents a record of the original events.
What does secondary evidence mean?
Secondary evidence is evidence which has been reproduced from an original document, such as a photocopy of a document or a photograph that would have been considered primary evidence.
What is an anachronism?
An anachronism is an error of chronology in which something, such as an object or event, is placed in the wrong time.
Who were the Normans?
The Normans were Vikings, or Norsemen, who settled in northern France in the 900s. Their descendants also were called Normans. The Normans were skilled fighters and leaders.
Who were the contenders for the English throne in 1066?
Harold Godwinson - Harold was Edward’s brother-in-law, but there was no blood connection. William - William was a cousin of Edward the Confessor, through Edward’s mother Emma, who was William’s great-aunt. Harald Hardrada - Harald had no direct blood ties to the English royal families.
What were some things that happened in the battle of Stamford Bridge?
Godwinson’s and Hardrada’s armies went to battle at Stamford Bridge just outside York.
A Viking warrior blocked the bridge stopping Harold Godwinson‘s army from crossing. One of Godwinson soldiers flooded under the bridge in a barrel and stabbed the Viking through the slats in the bridge, allowing the rest of the English army to cross the river.
After a violent battle Harold Godwinson was victorious. Both Hardrada and Tostig were killed and the remaining of Hardrada’s armies were allowed to return to Norway.
What are some things that happened in the battle of Hastings?
William of Normandy invaded England, seeking to claim the throne. William and Harold fought at the Battle of Hastings on 14 October.
When and where did the battle of Stamford Bridge take place?
The battle of Stamford Bridge took place in North England on the 25th of September 1066.
Who was the battle of Stamford Bridge fought between?
The bottle of Stamford Ridge was fought between the English army and the Viking (Norwegian) army.
Who won the battle of Stamford Bridge.
Godwin’s English army won the battle of Stamford Bridge.
What happened just before the battle of Stamford Bridge?
September 1066, Harold Hardrada and 8000 Viking Warriors invaded England. They marched towards York. Harold, the new king had been waiting in the south of England, waited because he expected an invasion from William from France.
He marched his army north and took Hardradas his army by surprise.
Why did Harold Godwinson win the Battle of Stamford Bridge?
The element of surprise.
Hardrada’s death.
The Vikings were unprepared as they lacked armour as they left it in their ships.
The English had more soldiers.
Harold’s troops were better prepared.
Harold broke through the Viking shield wall.
What two problems did Godwin’s army have at the end of the battle?
Some soldiers were injured or dead.
And they were tired for their long trip back to England.
What happened at the battle of Hastings 1066?
King Edward the confessor died.
Harold Godwinson was crowned King of England.
William of Normandy believed he was the air of the heir to the throne.
In 1066 William of Normandy and his army invaded England.
William of Normandy fought Harold Godwinson’s army at the Battle of Hastings.
Harold Godwinson had the advantage because his army were high up on the hill.
BUT William of Normandy’s army pretended to retreat Harold and when Harold Godwinson’s soldiers just after them, they turned back and fought until they won the battle and Harold was killed.
Why did William of Normandy win the battle?
Cause one: William used a clever tactic- the fake retreat.
Cause two: The weather delay meant that William faced a weekend English army. (After the battle of Stamford bridge the English army was weakened and had lost soldiers.
Cause three: Norman archer killed Godwin and this was disastrous for the English army.
Cause four: the Norman’s had a cavalry and the English didn’t.
