History // Medieval Times

Vikings vs Anglo-Saxons

The conflict between Vikings and Anglo-Saxons for control of England: Viking raids, Alfred the Great's resistance, the Danelaw, Athelstan as first king of all England, Edward the Confessor

Ages
7 to 9
Type
Concept
Builds on
2 topics
Leads to
1 topic

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Could the learner tell you about the struggle between the Vikings and Anglo-Saxons for control of England, and who Alfred the Great was?

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  • Describe the Viking raids on Anglo-Saxon England and their impact
  • Explain who Alfred the Great was and why he was important
  • Describe what the Danelaw was (the area of England under Viking control)

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2 topics
  • The VikingsRequired

    Medieval Times // Ages 5 to 7

    Must know who the Vikings were before studying their conflict with Anglo-Saxons

  • Anglo-Saxon BritainRequired

    Medieval Times // Ages 7 to 9

    Must understand Anglo-Saxon kingdoms before studying the Viking-Saxon conflict

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Vikings vs Anglo-Saxons

Ages 7 to 9 // Concept

Leads to

1 topic
  • Battle of Hastings and 1066Required

    Medieval Times // Ages 7 to 9

    Must understand Viking-Saxon struggle and Edward the Confessor before studying 1066

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