Castle Acre Priory - sources and historical context

History

In 'Norman England: how did William the Conqueror subdue England?', pupils learnt about the reaction of the Anglo-Saxons to Norman rule and how William consolidated his 1066 victories. In this unit, pupils will learn how their knowledge of Norman England can be applied to a specific historic environment linked to the Normans.

In this unit, pupils learn about the historical environment, choosing the relevant site study to complement their understanding of Norman England.

Historic environment (Norman England)

Depiction or discussion of violence or fighting, including threats of violence or the aftermath of violence.

Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering

what is happening at the time of a historical event, possibly shaping 

Match the following words to their correct definitions.

Historical sources have both strengths and ...

aspects of everyday life such as food and religious practices.

the Anglo-Saxon preparations for the Viking invasion.

features of Norman warfare such as weapons and equipment.

Two things historians can learn about Norman England from the Bayeux Tapestry are ...

For Norman England, buildings are an example of {{ }} sources. 

Norman England has relatively few {{ }} sources.

ask questions to test them for their reliability and utility

What do historians do with sources to produce evidence for a particular enquiry?

Which word describes the language spoken by ordinary people in a region or country?

Which word describes the ability to choose and appoint bishops and abbots?

Complete the sentence: There are {{ }} key topics making up the historical context of Norman England.

economic and social changes and their consequences

Which topics does 'Life under the Normans' not cover?

Archbishop Lanfranc and reform of the English Church

Which of the following relate to monasticism in Norman England?

Which word describes the support that an overlord provided to their vassal in return for homage?

Content guidance

Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering

Adult supervision recommended

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