The Norman Flashcards
The Middle Ages can be divided into which 2 parts?
- The early Middle Ages (St Patrick, St Columba, Saxons, Vikings…)
and the
-The late Middle Ages (1066 - 1485) (Normans …)
What does the term ‘Middle Ages’ mean?
It’s the part of history that comes in the middle:
- Ancient History (Julius Caesar, pyramids…)
- MIDDLE AGES
- Modern History (Henry VIII, Hitler….)
Who were the Normans?
They came from the north (Norman = Northman) and are descendants of Viking pirates who settled in northern France. They intermarried with the local French population and became a mixture of French and Viking.
What is the name of the Norman leader?
Rollo
When did the Normans arrive in Ireland?
1169
What does the word ‘Norman’ mean?
Northman, man of the north
What is the name of the tapestry which depicts the Norman invasion?
The Bayeux tapestry.
When did the Normans arrive in Normandy?
911
Who was the first king of all England?
Alfred the Great
Who did the Danes make king in 1066?
King Canute
What is the famous story about King Canute?
He thought that he could halt the rising tide. But when it continued rising he realised that only God commands the heaven, earth and sea.
What’s a tapestry?
A tapestry is a piece of cloth, often very large, which has pictures woven into it with coloured thread.
When did the Normans conquer England?
1066
What happened in 911?
In 911 the Normans were allowed by King Charles III, King of France, to rule upper Normandy.
What happened in 1069?
The Normans arrive in the north of England.
What happened in 1080?
The Normans invade the south of Italy.
What happened in 1097?
The Normans went on their first crusade to capture back the Holy Land.
Before 1066, what were the English people a blend of?
The English people were a blend of Celts, Anglo-Saxons and Vikings.
What kind of people were the English before 1066, the Norman invasion?
They were a blend of people (Celts, Anglo-Saxons and Vikings).
What threat unified the smaller Anglo-Saxon kingdoms in 793?
A Viking invasion.
Who was Alfred the Great?
The first king of all England.
When did the Danes conquer England?
1014
What was the name of the Danish leader who conquered England in 1014?
Canute
When did King Canute rule England?
1016 - 1035
