The Making of England · AD 900 – AD 1066
The Conversion to Christianity
The mission of St Augustine and the blending of pagan and Christian traditions.
Key Questions
- 1Why did Anglo-Saxon kings choose to convert to Christianity?
- 2How did the Church help kings rule more effectively?
- 3What happened to the old pagan gods?
National Curriculum Attainment Targets
KS2: History - The Viking and Anglo-Saxon Struggle for EnglandKS2: History - The Spread of Christianity
Year: Year 4
Subject: History
Unit: The Making of England
Period: AD 900 – AD 1066
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