the building occupied by a community of monks or nuns

following the rule of St Benedict, a 6th century monk who wrote guidelines for how monks and nuns should live

relating to monks and monasteries and religious life in monasteries

to change with the intention of making better

Anglo-Saxon monasteries

History

In 'Norman England: how did William the Conqueror subdue England?', pupils learnt about the reaction of the Anglo-Saxons to Norman rule and how William consolidated his 1066 victories. In this unit, pupils will learn how their knowledge of Norman England can be applied to a specific historic environment linked to the Normans.

Historic environment (Norman England)

Historic or outdated representations of people that may portray inequality or injustice.

Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour

Depiction or discussion of violence or fighting, including threats of violence or the aftermath of violence.

Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering

Write the missing word. The 6th century monk who wrote guidelines for how monks and nuns should live was called Saint ...

Match each word with its correct definition.

Write the missing word. In addition to their religious function, monasteries were also important centres of ...

Which group of 10th century invaders targeted monasteries and were responsible for a decline in English monasticism?

Monasteries had become too religious and their rules were too harsh.

Monasteries had become too secular and did not follow the Benedictine Rule.

Monks were doing too little to help support local communities.

Monks were starting to question the authority of the pope in Rome.

Why did the reform movement argue it was necessary to change practices in English monasteries?

Their aristocratic backers were not members of the reform movement.

King Edgar, who had led the reform movement, died in 975.

Most monks preferred secular to religious life.

Why were 90% of monasteries able to resist the 10th century Church reforms?

The year 1066 is part of the {{ }} century.

What type of beliefs are monks committed to?

What is the name of the building where monks live and work?

What was the religion in England in the 11th century?

Making changes to something in order to improve it - especially an institution or practice - is referred to as ...

Starting with the earliest, sort the following invasions of England into chronological order.

Content guidance

Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour

Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering

Adult supervision recommended

Starter Quiz