norman aristocracy Flashcards

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two features of the norman impacts to language

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One feature of the Norman aristocracy was their language (1). Many Norman nobles could not speak English and relied on interpreters to translate to French (1)

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two features of norman archetecture

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Feature 1: Romanesque Style (Rounded Arches)
Norman architecture is characterized by the use of the Romanesque style, which includes rounded arches and thick walls. This style was influenced by the architecture of Roman times and became prominent during the Norman period.

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two features of norman culture

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hairstyles - norman men shaved the back of their heads this was to demonstrate their wealth.

christian culture- 40 day penance for each man wounded and if they werent sure how many english they had kiled they would build a church.

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two features of norman attitudes to the english

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-the norman clergy threw out many of the old anglo saxon relics.

-it was an insult to be called english

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