GCSE History: The Battle of Hastings

This GCSE worksheet is based on the Battle of Hastings, a significant event in English history that took place in 1066. The worksheet begins with a 200 word text that provides an overview of the battle and its context. This is followed by 5 reading comprehension questions designed to test students’ understanding of the text. The worksheet also includes a key word/definition matching activity, in which students are required to match important terms related to the Battle of Hastings with their definitions. The worksheet concludes with a writing activity, in which students are asked to summarise the text in their own words. This worksheet is a comprehensive tool for teaching students about the Battle of Hastings and its impact on English history.