Norman Education and Languages Flashcards
Who were the main providers of education in Norman England?
Monasteries and churches.
Why was education inaccessible for most peasants?
It required payment, which most peasants could not afford.
Who received education in monastic schools, and how common was it?
Some local boys from poor families and girls from rich families received education, but it was rare.
What was the main focus of education during this time?
Training pupils to become monks and priests.
What educational development occurred by 1100 in Norman England?
All cathedrals and many larger churches had schools.
What subjects were taught in church schools?
Latin, music, verse, astronomy, mathematics, and law.
Why was Latin essential for education in Norman England?
It was the language of the Church and government.
What marked the beginning of university education in Norman England?
Teaching started at Oxford University by 1096.
How did monasteries improve literacy during the Norman period?
Through monastic reforms, libraries, and increased literacy rates among monks.
What language became the official language of government and the Church under the Normans?
Latin.
What was the vernacular language of the upper class during the Norman period?
Norman French.
What language did the majority of peasants speak?
English.
In what language was the Domesday Survey written?
Latin.
