WorksheetsYear 6 Autumn Review
Total questions: 12
Worksheet time: 24mins
The Anglo Saxons invaded and settled in Britain after the ___________________ left the country.
Celts
Vikings
Romans
Scots
Who were the Vikings and where were they from?
The Vikings were seafaring Norse people from Scandinavia.
Which famous English king successfully defended Britain against Viking invasions?
King Arthur
King Alfred the Great
King Henry VIII
King William the Conqueror
Which Anglo Saxon King unified England as a single country?
Athelflaed
Athelstan
Aethelred the Unready
Alfred the Great
What legacy did the Anglo-Saxons and Vikings leave in Britain?
They left no impact—Roman culture continued unchanged.
They introduced Latin and built aqueducts.
They built the British Empire.
They helped shape the English language, place names, laws, and farming practices.
What is the significance of the Battle of Hastings?
The battle in 1066 marked the end of Viking invasions in England.
It was a decisive victory for the English forces against Germany.
The battle led to the signing of the Magna Carta.
1066 is the date of the last successful invasion of England. It marked the beginning of Norman rule in England.
What is a Dynasty?
A group of warriors who protect a city
A period of time without rulers.
A family of rulers who govern for many years
A type of government.
How do we know about the Shang Dynasty of Ancient China?
From cave paintings made by early farmers
From stories passed down by Roman soldiers
From oracle bones and ancient artefacts found by archaeologists
From books written by Confucius during the Shang Dynasty
Why did Shang armies have an advantage over their enemies?
The size of the army
Well-trained military Leaders
Bronze weapons (swords, spears), shields, chariots.
Catapults and siege towers
Who was Fu Hao?
Military general and high priestess
Famous merchant
Slave
Queen
The afterlife beliefs of the Shang are similar to what other ancient civilization?
Mesopotamia
India
Greece
Egypt
What caused the end of the Shang Dynasty?
Bad leadership and a tyrant king
