a term used to describe the collection of Christian kingdoms in the medieval period

people who work in the Church, typically monks and bishops

The Norman Conquest

History

This unit will allow students to understand how English identity developed in the Medieval era which informs their understanding of how these norms were imposed during the expansion of empire. This unit will understand how networks of trade and commerce operated, giving them an understanding of the influence on the economy of empire. 

Pupils will have some understanding of the Danish Conquest from their study of the Norman unit. 

Migration: how was Britain impacted by migration in the medieval period?

the collection of Christian kingdoms in the medieval period

Complete the sentence: In {{}}, the Normans conquered England for political and religious influence as well as the opportunity for wealth.

Who believed he was the rightful heir to the English throne?

the wealth opportunities from England's fertile land

monasteries played a huge role in the English wool trade

wanted to help restore the power of the Church

William offered them a reward of lands and titles

Match the reason for migration to England to the Norman migrant.

They tried to convert people to paganism.

They tried to convert people to Christianity.

William did not appoint any Norman bishops and invited only English clergy.

Lanfranc did not appoint any English bishops and invited only foreign clergy.

Why did Norman monks face hostility in England?

They crashed the economy by minting too many coins.

The increase in the number of monasteries increased wool trade profits.

They invited several migrant groups who helped grow the economy.

The increase in the number of monasteries increased Bible sales.

Which of the following show the Normans' impact on the English economy?

Which keyword describes a place where coins are produced?

Jorvik was a centre for international trade.

There was a company there who offered international delivery.

Modern-day objects were mixed up with the archeological evidence.

What does the discovery by archeologists of evidence from other countries suggest about Viking York?

It suggests that the Vikings kept their traditions and refused local beliefs.

It suggests that the Vikings adopted local beliefs and forgot their traditions.

It suggests that the Vikings merged local beliefs with their traditions.

Why was a Viking coin that had a hammer on it and which said ‘SKIPE TRIO’ a significant find for archeologists excavating Viking York?

It was located between the Thames and Tyne rivers.

It was located between the Ouse and Foss rivers.

How did the location of Jorvik contribute to improved Viking trade?

York street names included the Scandinavian word 'gata'

Which of the following is an example of the impact Viking settlers had on York which can still be seen today?

Complete the sentence: As a city of such importance for both the Romans and Anglo-Saxons, York was the perfect site for a new Viking capital of the {{}}.

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