How was Britain conquered between 950 AD-1066?

In this lesson, we will learn about how the Danes conquered Britain for a short period, before learning about the Battle of Hastings.

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Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

Before we start this lesson, let’s see what you can remember from this topic. Here’s a quick quiz!

Q1.Which of these Anglo-Saxons united England?

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Q2.Which kingdom was Aethelflaed the ruler of?

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Q3.Edward wanted to continue sharing the Danelaw with the Vikings.

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Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

Before we start this lesson, let’s see what you can remember from this topic. Here’s a quick quiz!

Q1.Which of these Anglo-Saxons united England?

1/3

Q2.Which kingdom was Aethelflaed the ruler of?

2/3

Q3.Edward wanted to continue sharing the Danelaw with the Vikings.

3/3

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How was Britain conquered between 950 AD - 1066?

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Q1.When did Sweyn Forkbeard come back for revenge?

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Q2.King Cnut became king of how many countries?

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Q3.There were three rivals for the throne after the death of Edward the confessor.

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Q4.Who was killed at the Battle of Stamford Bridge? (select two)

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Q5.Who won the Battle of Hastings and became king of England?

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How was Britain conquered between 950 AD - 1066?

Don’t worry if you get a question wrong! Forgetting is an important step in learning. We will recap next lesson.

Q1.When did Sweyn Forkbeard come back for revenge?

1/5

Q2.King Cnut became king of how many countries?

2/5

Q3.There were three rivals for the throne after the death of Edward the confessor.

3/5

Q4.Who was killed at the Battle of Stamford Bridge? (select two)

Select two (2) boxes

4/5

Q5.Who won the Battle of Hastings and became king of England?

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Lesson summary: How was Britain conquered between 950 AD-1066?

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