Activity 4

Using the tapestry to tell the story of the Battle of Hastings

Here are 10 scenes leading up to the battle of Hastings. Your task is to match the scenes to the correct description and answer the questions that follow.

1 The English king Edward sends Harold on a special trip to France.

2 Harold leaves his ship and is captured in France.

3 William of Normandy sets Harold free.

4 Harold fights many battles for William, is given William’s daughter for his wife and swears an oath that William will be the next king of England.

5 Harold returns to England.

6 King Edward dies.

7 Harold becomes the new king of England.

8 William decides to fight Harold and gets a fleet ready to invade.

9 William arrives in England with his invasion fleet.

10 William and his cavalry ride to war.

Select tapestry #1

Choose an image for each scene.
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