WorksheetsHistory Cycle B How has Durham changed over time
Total questions: 6
Worksheet time: 8mins
How old was William the Conqueror when he was crowned King?
7 years old
21 years old
36 years old
16 years old
The
(a) refers to the brutal slaughter and pillaging of Northumbria in 1069-1070 by the army of William the Conqueror.
Match the following
Built in the 11th century
Durham Cathedral
Built to protect Durham Cathedral
Durham Castle
William the Conqueror appointed Norman Bishops to govern Durham.
Prince Bishops
A book that details who owned what land, the jobs they had and the animals they owned.
The Doomsday Book
The Normans built buildings and structures in Durham whilst influencing town planning and layout.
Norman Architecture and Town Planning
How many wives did Henry VIII have?
9
8
1
6
Henry VIII recognized the importance of (a) and granted it the status of a cathedral in 1541.
Match the following
People started living in cities
urbanization
The region experienced the growth of coal mining and ironworks during the Industrial Revolution in the 18th and 19th centuries.
industialization
The dissolution of monasteries, altering the religious landscape of the area.
Religious changes
The establishment of Durham University in 1832 greatly impacted the region
Education
As the 20th century progressed, the coal mining and heavy industries that had been significant in County Durham began to decline.
Decline of Traditional Industries
