The Final Struggle and the End of an Era · AD 978 – AD 1066
Cnut the Great: The Viking King of England
Studying the reign of the Danish king who ruled a North Sea Empire including England, Norway, and Denmark.
Key Questions
- 1How did Cnut manage to bring peace to England after years of war?
- 2What is the real meaning behind the story of Cnut and the tide?
- 3Was England better off under a Viking king?
National Curriculum Attainment Targets
KS2: History - Viking and Anglo-Saxon struggle for the Kingdom of EnglandKS2: History - Significant Individuals
Year: Year 5
Subject: History
Unit: The Final Struggle and the End of an Era
Period: AD 978 – AD 1066
Suggested Methodologies
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