WorksheetsYear 7 Revision
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
What year was the Battle of Hastings?
1064
1065
1066
1067
During early attacks rumours went round William had been killed. How did he show leadership skills to rally his men?
He lit a fire and stood by it
He promised everyone they would be on a tapestry
He put his helmet on and lead the next charge
He took his helmet off and rode among his men showing he was alive
What did William became known as after his victory?
William the Great
William the Conqueror
William the Lion-heart
William the Fearless
Tick the answer corresponding to the picture.
Harold was killed during the battle. He received an arrow in the eye.
Edward died. He was old and he had no children.
William was killed during the battle. He received an arrow in the eye.
Becket was appointed as what, in 1161?
Lord of the Admiralty
Lord Chancellor
Archbishop of Canterbury
Archbishop of York
Why did Henry get a shock after Thomas became Archbishop?
Because Becket became more loyal to God and the Church.
Because Becket ran away to Ireland
Because Becket tried to take his crown.
Because Becket proved to be poor at his job.
Thomas was killed at _______________________________.
Westminster Abbey
Tower of London
Canterbury Cathedral
How many knights attacked Becket?
2
3
4
unknown
Who reigned during the time of the Peasants' Revolt?
Richard II
Henry Bolingbroke- or Henry IV
George VI
William III of Orange
What was the name of the tax Richard II introduced to pay for the war against France?
Community Charge
Income Tax
Ship Money
Poll Tax
Where did the Peasants' Revolt start?
Kent and Essex
Surrey and Kent
Lancashire and Yorkshire
London
The Black Death probably began from the plains of
Africa
Europe
Asia
America
The black Death was spread by .......... and ..........
Snakes
Rats
Fleas
Flies
............. merchants brought the plague to Europe
Spanish
Italian
English
French
The plague started in the year........
1537
1545
1318
1256
The plague was transmitted by all the following EXCEPT
Rats
Flies
Humans
Fleas
The Black Death killed as much as ____ of the European population.
80%
20%
50%
40%
Which of these groups migrated to England between AD 42 and 1948?
Normans
Jews
Irish
All of the above
