Author: Jenny Stewart

Y4 History Knowledge Organiser.
Vocabulary		Chronology	Community	Power and Influence
battle	When two communities battle for what they think is right.	What is chronology? / Chronology is the word that we use to talk about the order of events. As historians we often put events on a timeline in chronological order to learn about what happened before a key event such as the Battle of Hastings. / In our history enquiry, we will be learning about the events that happened in the build up to the Battle of Hastings and we will be thinking about why the Battle of Hastings happened. Chronological events can be shown in different ways. The Battle of Hastings has been illustrated using a tapestry called the Bayeux Tapestry.	As historians, we make links in our learning. When we are learning about the Battle of Hastings, we will be able to think back to our learning about the Vikings and make links. We know that the Vikings were Normans; and so were some of the key people involved in the Battle of Hastings. / Key people involved in the Battle of Hastings: / Harold Hardrada / William I of Norway / Harold Godwinson / These people were all fighting to be / the king of England.	England found 3 key people fighting for the throne of England. Harold Hardrada, William of Normandy and Harold Godwinson. These three people all thought that they had the right to be king. / In history, we talk abo- / ut the concept ‘power / and influence’. This / is when we think / about people who / might have influenced / important historical / events. These three / influential people / are an example of / how powerful and / influential people / can effect the world.
warrior	A brave or experienced soldier or fighter.
debate	A well structured argument that challenges an idea.
bias	An idea or opinion about a group of people.
primary source	Original documents or information. Interviews, autobiographies and artwork.
secondary source	Books, magazines or speeches.
invade	A forced entry into a country or region.
religion	When a person believes in a faith.
significant	When something is significant, it means that it is important.

Y4 History Knowledge Organiser.
Vocabulary		Chronology	Community	Power and Influence
battle	When two communities battle for what they think is right.	What is chronology? / Chronology is the word that we use to talk about the order of events. As historians we often put events on a timeline in chronological order to learn about what happened before a key event such as the Battle of Hastings. / In our history enquiry, we will be learning about the events that happened in the build up to the Battle of Hastings and we will be thinking about why the Battle of Hastings happened. Chronological events can be shown in different ways. The Battle of Hastings has been illustrated using a tapestry called the Bayeux Tapestry.	As historians, we make links in our learning. When we are learning about the Battle of Hastings, we will be able to think back to our learning about the Vikings and make links. We know that the Vikings were Normans; and so were some of the key people involved in the Battle of Hastings. / Key people involved in the Battle of Hastings: / Harold Hardrada / William I of Norway / Harold Godwinson / These people were all fighting to be / the king of England.	England found 3 key people fighting for the throne of England. Harold Hardrada, William of Normandy and Harold Godwinson. These three people all thought that they had the right to be king. / In history, we talk abo- / ut the concept ‘power / and influence’. This / is when we think / about people who / might have influenced / important historical / events. These three / influential people / are an example of / how powerful and / influential people / can effect the world.
warrior	A brave or experienced soldier or fighter.
debate	A well structured argument that challenges an idea.
bias	An idea or opinion about a group of people.
primary source	Original documents or information. Interviews, autobiographies and artwork.
secondary source	Books, magazines or speeches.
invade	A forced entry into a country or region.
religion	When a person believes in a faith.
significant	When something is significant, it means that it is important.