receiving property or other items from a parent or other after their death

the support that an overlord provided to their vassal in return for homage

an architectural style inspired by the buildings of ancient Rome

the ability to choose and appoint bishops and abbots

the language spoken by ordinary people in a region or country

Norman Wales  - historical context themes

History

The geography of Norman Wales

Wales before the Norman Conquest

The Marcher earls

Castle building in Norman Wales

The role of the Norman barons

Rebellions against Norman rule

Norman Wales - sources and historical context

Norman Wales: structuring your answer to the historic environment question

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

Subjects which particular individuals may be sensitive to, eg, adoption, migration, bereavement or death, divorce, poverty, deprivation.

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

support that an overlord provided to their vassal in return for homage

receiving property or other items from a relative after their death

Match the word to the correct definition.

Which word describes an architectural style inspired by the buildings of ancient Rome?

Which three topics does 'Norman conquest and control' cover?

economic and social changes and their consequences

Which topics does 'Life under the Normans' cover?

Which two of the following are not military aspects of Norman England?

Archbishop Lanfranc and reform of the English Church

Which of the following relate to the Church of Norman England?

Which word means an armed uprising against a ruler?

Complete the sentence: Eadric the Wild's {{}} relied on support from Wales.

Norman control in Wales was reduced during the reigns of which Normans?

William II led a punitive expedition into Wales.

The earl of Shrewsbury, Roger of Montgomery, died.

Roger of Montgomery's son Hugh took over as earl.

Hugh lost control of the settlement of Montgomery.

The Normans had been pushed back in the north, centre and south of Wales.

Put the following events in chronological order.

the increase in the amount of money they were expected to pay to the king

William's failure to deliver on his daughter's marriage proposal promise

the reduction in their powers and influence as earls compared to their fathers

What were the reasons behind the earls dissatisfaction in 1075?

Starter Quiz