Year 7 assessments Autumn term

Two Y7 assessments for the Autumn term based on the medieval topic. Uses GCSE question starters and includes both markscheme.
Assessment 1
Section A

1. Background to the Battle of Hastings – True or False task
2. The Battle of Hastings – Circle the Word / Multiple Choice
3. Why did William win the Battle of Hastings? Tick & link reasons task
4. Bayeux Tapestry task
5. What if… task
   Section B
   Why did William win the Battle of Hastings? (12)

Assessment 2
Section A
Describe a Motte and Bailey castle.
Section B
What can be learnt from sources A and B about life in the Middle Ages? (4)
Section C
Use Source C and your own knowledge to describe the Domesday Book. (5 marks)

Student assessment sheets also include tips on how to answer the questions
Mark schemes include indicative content as well as bands for marking