HistoryYears 10–11Historical Skills

Chronological knowledge

Demonstrate detailed knowledge of key events, people and developments in chronological context

What you'll learn

  1. 1

    Imagine you have a huge box of photos from your family, from your great-great-grandparents all the way to you. 😊

  2. 2

    What does 'chronological' mean?

  3. 3

    Let's build a timeline of key events in British history — drag each event to the correct year on the number line!

  4. 4

    Let's put these three events in order: The Battle of Hastings (1066), The Great Fire of London (1666), The Moon Landing (1969).

  5. 5

    Which event happened first? The Great Fire of London (1666) or The Moon Landing (1969)?

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    Now you try! Drag these events onto the timeline in the right order: The Romans invade Britain (43 AD), The Battle of Hastings (1066), The Industrial Revolution (1760).

  7. 7

    True or false: The Battle of Hastings happened AFTER the Romans invaded Britain.

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