Early Immigrants Flashcards
Where were the Celts from
Central Europe
When did the Celts settle in Britain
500BC
Why did the Celts come to Britain
To fight and for tribal land
What jobs did Celts work in
Farming
What did the Celts bring
Hygiene products (soaps, perfumes) Justice system (inspired by their tribal business)
Where were the Romans from
Rome, Italy
When did the Romans arrive
43 AD
Why did the Romans come to Britain
To build up and fight Britain
How did the Romans make an impact on Britain
Infastructure (roads, towns)
Made in influence to the English language by introducing many new words
Laws
Where were the Anglo-Saxons from
Denmark, Northern Germany
When did the Anglo-Saxons arrive
Around 450 AD
Why did the Anglo-Saxons come to Britain
To invade and fight
What did the Anglo-Saxons invent
Days of the week
How did the Anglo-Saxons make an impact on Britain
Lots of new vocabulary
New towns and counties
Created town names (e.g -wich, -worth, -ham)
Gave England its name (originally Angleland, changed to England)
Where were the Vikings from
Scandinavia (Denmark, Norway, Sweden)
When did the Vikings come to Britain
After 800AD
Why did the Vikings come to Britain
To settle and find resources
How did Vikings make an impact to Britain
Took over the north and east of Britain - places ending in -by and -thorpe were named by Vikings
Where were the Normans from
Normandy, France
When did the Normans come to Britain
After 1066 AD
Why did the Normans come to Britain
To take over England
What did the Normans introduce to Britain
New laws, traditions, and customs
New vocabulary (royal, city, soldier)
Names (William, Emma)
How did the Normans make an impact on Britain
Changed the way the country was ruled and how people were taxed
What did the Normans bring to Britain
Built many fine castles, churches and cathedrals that still stand today
