History Of England Flashcards

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1
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What is the physical condition of the Celts?

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Tall, Blonde Warriors

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2
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How did the Celts steal the souls of their enemies?

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cut off their heads

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3
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The title of the Celt’s religious leaders

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Druids

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4
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The definition of polytheistic

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Worship of more than one god.

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5
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Romans contribution to Britain

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built towns, developed roads, and set up trade

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The names of the places that the Romans split Britain into

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Scotland and wales

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7
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The cities of the two capitals of Great Britain.

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London, York

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8
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What brought about the Romans collapse?

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Barbarian groups were invading Rome. all military people were force to leave island and help with invasions,

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9
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Where did the Anglo-Saxons people come from?

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Germanic people

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10
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When did the Anglo-Saxons created?

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5th century

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11
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Beowulf take place during what period?

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Anglo-Saxon period

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12
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Albion means____ ____, which is now called_____

A

Angle Land

England

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13
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The common language of the Anglo-Saxons was

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Old English

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14
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What time period is the Roman Catholic Church/Monks?

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Dark Ages

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15
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Year of arrivals of roman catholic church?

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1000 AD

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16
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Before Christianity, the English were considered to be______

A

pagan

17
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Who wrote down the “History of the English Church and People”?

A

Bede

18
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When did the “History of the English Church and People” start?

A

Cesar’s invasion of Britain

19
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Characteristics of Vikings

A

raided, looted, burnt down villages

20
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When was the last successful invasion of England?

A

1056 AD

21
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Who was the king of England?

A

William the Conquer

22
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What were the languages of the Normans?

A

Old English and French

23
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What is feudalism?

A

POPE/CHURCH-
MONARCHS- king/queen; gives nobles land; creates nobles
NOBLES- provide loyalty and military aid to monarchs;
creates lower group
KNIGHTS/VASSALS- provide loyalty and military aid; servants
to lords; gives lower groups food, shelter,
protection
MERCHANTS/FARMERS/CRAFTSMAN-
PEASANTS/SERFS- pay rent to above group

24
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Why did feudalism end?

A

development of middle class and towns.