The Normans Part Two Flashcards
Another name for the bubonic plague?
The Black Death
Where did the Black Death originated/ how was it brought to Europe?
Was carried by fleas that were carried by rats and were brought on ships
What were the symptoms of the black plague?
. Phlegm in the lungs
. Oozing swellings ( buboes) all over the body
. Darkly discoloured skin
What was the chance people had of dying within a week of getting the plague ?
70%-80% chance
Because it was so catholic/ Christen what was its nickname?
Christendom
What features had a Romanesque church?
. Rounded doorways , arches and windows
. Fewer and smaller windows
. Low ceilings
. Large pillars
What are the features that a gothic church had?
. More and larger windows , sometimes with stained glass
. High ceilings
. Narrow pillars
. Pointed doorway, arches and windows
. Supported by flying buttresses
Who was the head of the monastery
The Abbott
Name some rooms in a monastery
. Dormitory’s ( for sleeping)
. Infirmary ( taking care of the sick)
. Cloisters ( walking and praying)
. Hostel ( for guests and travellers)
. Chapter house ( for readings )
. Refectory ( where they are)
. Scriptorium ( where the worse manuscripts)
Who looked after places in the monastery ?
Sacristan- church
Almonry - gave aid to the poor
Infer Marian - helped the sick
Hosteller - managed the hostel
Who was the king of Leinster in 1167?
Dermot MacMurrough
Who stripped Dermot MacMurrough of his kingdom in 1167?
Rory O’conner
Who did MacMurrough ask for help in taking back his land?
King Henry II
What deal did MacMurrough make with Richard de Clare ( nicknamed strong bow ) in return for a Norman army?
Strongbow would marry MacMurrough’s daughter Aoife in return , and would become king of Leinster upon MacMurrough’s death
In 1169 MacMurrough invaded Ireland with a force of how many knights , foot soldiers and archers?
Knights - 40
Foot soldiers- 500
Archers - 360
Who did MacMurrough easily defeat in 1169
The vikings of Wexford
Why were the Norman’s successful in their military campaign?
Their use of horses & archers & better armour & swords
What happened in 1170?
MacMurrough & strongbow arrived with an army of 200 knights & 1,000 footsoldiers
In 1170 MacMurrough and strongbow ended
Viking rule in Ireland
In 1171 MacMurrough died & who became king of Leinster?
Strongbow ( Richard de Clare )
What did king Henry II do in 1171 because he feared that strongbow would become too powerful?
Henry II, fearing that Strongbow could become too powerful, landed in September 1171 with a force of 500 knights and 4,000 soldiers.
He wanted to establish himself as the ruler of Ireland and ensure that he controlled both the Normans and Gaelic Irish. Many of the Irish kings swore allegiance to Henry as they thought this might stop the Norman expansion into their territory. Henry gave himself the title of ‘Lord of Ireland’.
What title did king Henry II give himself?
‘Lord of Ireland ‘
Who connects the British royal family to the Normans ?
William the conqueror
What were some things that the Norman’s introduced to Ireland?
• The Normans introduced English rule to Ireland. It would last for nearly 800 years.
• The feudal system was introduced to Ireland
• The Normans built big castles, such as Trim, Carrickfergus and Kilkenny. Smaller castles and tower houses were also built. Towns, manors and villages grew up around these bases of Norman power.
• Farming practices shifted from the Gaelic focus on keeping herds of cattle to growing crops on manors.
• English Common Law replaced the old Gaelic Brehon Law system.
• Norman names became very common in Ireland. Names that include ‘Fitz’ (which means ‘son of’)
