History Of England Flashcards
What is the physical condition of the Celts?
Tall, Blonde Warriors
How did the Celts steal the souls of their enemies?
cut off their heads
The title of the Celt’s religious leaders
Druids
The definition of polytheistic
Worship of more than one god.
Romans contribution to Britain
built towns, developed roads, and set up trade
The names of the places that the Romans split Britain into
Scotland and wales
The cities of the two capitals of Great Britain.
London, York
What brought about the Romans collapse?
Barbarian groups were invading Rome. all military people were force to leave island and help with invasions,
Where did the Anglo-Saxons people come from?
Germanic people
When did the Anglo-Saxons created?
5th century
Beowulf take place during what period?
Anglo-Saxon period
Albion means____ ____, which is now called_____
Angle Land
England
The common language of the Anglo-Saxons was
Old English
What time period is the Roman Catholic Church/Monks?
Dark Ages
Year of arrivals of roman catholic church?
1000 AD
Before Christianity, the English were considered to be______
pagan
Who wrote down the “History of the English Church and People”?
Bede
When did the “History of the English Church and People” start?
Cesar’s invasion of Britain
Characteristics of Vikings
raided, looted, burnt down villages
When was the last successful invasion of England?
1056 AD
Who was the king of England?
William the Conquer
What were the languages of the Normans?
Old English and French
What is feudalism?
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
Why did feudalism end?
development of middle class and towns.
