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http://www.bayeuxtapestry.org.uk/BayeuxContents.htm

Warm-up: What did the Song of Roland teach us?

Part I: Work in groups of 3 and view the scenes of the tapestry. Complete below for each scene…
Scene The Story
Journey to Normandy To the best of your ability, summarize each scene in the space provided:
Where does this take place?

The Prisoner To the best of your ability, summarize each scene in the space provided:
Where does this take place?

The Mysterious Lady To the best of your ability, summarize each scene in the space provided:
Where does this take place?

Brothers in Arms To the best of your ability, summarize each scene in the space provided:
Where does this take place?

What is the relationship between Harold and William?

 The Oath To the best of your ability, summarize each scene in the space provided:
Where does this take place?

The Return To the best of your ability, summarize each scene in the space provided:
Where does this take place?

The King is Dead… To the best of your ability, summarize each scene in the space provided:
Where does this take place?

…Long Live the King To the best of your ability, summarize each scene in the space provided:
Where does this take place?

Planning the Invasion To the best of your ability, summarize each scene in the space provided:
Where does this take place?

The Crossing To the best of your ability, summarize each scene in the space provided:
Where does this take place?
 Beachhead To the best of your ability, summarize each scene in the space provided:
Where does this take place?

William Rides to War To the best of your ability, summarize each scene in the space provided:
Where does this take place?

The Battle To the best of your ability, summarize each scene in the space provided:
Where does this take place?

What event is this tapestry describing?

How would this source be useful to a historian?

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Part II: Complete the following chart about each character
Feudal Rank Country of Origin Defining Characteristics
Edward 1)

2)

3)

William 1)

2)

3)

Harold 1)

2)

3)

Duke Conan 1)

2)

3)

Bishop Odo 1)

2)

3)

The Feudal Structure: In the space below draw the feudal structure before the death of Edward.