Normans Flashcards
1
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When did the Normans arrive and where from?
A
They arrived in after 1066 from Normandy (France).
2
Q
Where did the Normans control?
A
Rich Normans controlled England and Wales (but failed to take over Scotland and Ireland.)
3
Q
What did they build?
A
They built Castles, Churches, Cathedrals that still stand today.
4
Q
Did they make any words in our dictionary?
A
Yes they made over 10,000 words like royal,city, soldier, parliment and prince
5
Q
Did they create any names?
A
Yes they created surnames and names like William, Stephen, Emma, Alice and Robert and many more.
6
Q
What else did they invent?
A
They also invented chess, conkers, deers, pheasents, rabbits, new laws, traditions, customs still in use today and also changed the way people were taxed.
