an order of monks which focused on prayer and reflection

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

a monastery or nunnery under the control of an abbey and run by a prior

Cluniac 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)

following the rule of St Benedict, who wrote guidelines for monks

a monastery under the control of an abbey and run by a prior

Match each term with its correct definition.

What was the name of the founder of Cluny Abbey in France?

Write the missing word. The Cluniac order developed a style of worship which involved perpetual ...

so they could devote all their time to writing manuscripts

so they could devote all their time to choir practice

so they could devote all their time to worshipping God

so they could devote all their time to helping in the community

Why did the Cluniac monks rely on local employees to do their manual work?

Write the missing word. Cluniac priories across Europe were led by the {{ }} of Cluny Abbey.

In what year was the first Cluniac priory in England was founded at Lewes in Sussex?

An 8th century monk who wrote guidelines for how monasteries should look.

A 5th century nun who wrote rules for how nuns should behave.

A 6th century monk who wrote guidelines for how monks and nuns should live.

A 7th century king who wrote guidelines for how monks and nuns should dress.

Write the missing word. The building occupied by a community of monks is known as a ...

They copied ancient manuscripts and kept them preserved in various libraries.

They recorded services to share with a wider audience.

They wrote poems about daily life and read them aloud to pilgrims.

They wrote books about the lives of saints and their teachings.

Write the missing word. In the 10th century, {{ }} invaders targeted monasteries and were responsible for a decline in English monasticism.

What was the name of the 10th century Anglo-Saxon king who removed secular clergy from English monasteries to try to raise standards?

Write the missing word. In the 10th century, a {{ }} movement tried to restore traditional monastic life to England.

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.

Cluniac monasteries

Lesson outcome

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.