a place where a religious person lives on their own, away from the rest of society, dedicating themselves entirely to prayer

The significance of Saint Cuthbert and the Venerable Bede

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.

Historic environment (Norman England)

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Which word describes a place where a religious person lives on their own, away from the rest of society, dedicating themselves entirely to prayer?

Which word describes a religious journey to a holy place?

He travelled by foot to preach in remote areas of Northumbria.

He built a large cathedral on Farne Island.

He provided comfort and aid to plague victims.

He was reluctant to become the Bishop of Hexham but eventually accepted.

He was buried at Lindisfarne in a richly decorated tomb.

Which of the following actions did Cuthbert take during his time as prior and bishop?

Because he built a magnificent cathedral there.

Because the monks of Lindisfarne created beautiful books and artwork.

Because his remains were found to be undecayed 11 years after his death.

Because many people reported miraculous healings when praying at his grave.

Why did Cuthbert’s grave at Lindisfarne become popular with pilgrims?

It was famous for its collection of ancient Roman artefacts.

It contained one of the finest collections of imported books in the country.

It focused primarily on botanical studies and herbology.

It was the first library in Britain to use parchment instead of vellum.

What was a notable feature of the library at the Wearmouth-Jarrow monasteries?

It led to the destruction of Lindisfarne monastery by Viking raiders.

It was the primary source of wealth for the Wearmouth-Jarrow monasteries.

It helped create a unified English identity.

It caused the monks to stop producing manuscripts.

What was a major impact of Bede's work, "The Ecclesiastical History of the English People"?

Which word means an army made up of mostly untrained conscripts from England’s peasant population?

Which term describes when soldiers pretend to retreat in order to lure the enemy into a more vulnerable position?

Complete the sentence: A {{}} is a military tactic where soldiers stood in a long line overlapping their shields to form a wall of shields.

William intended to sail from Normandy but bad weather prevented him.

Harold fought the Battle of Stamford Bridge.

Harold quickly rode south with his housecarls.

The Normans constructed a castle and raided Wessex.

Harold decided to leave London before the whole fyrd had arrived.

Put the following events in chronological order.

Harold positioned his forces at the top of Senlac Hill.

Trumpets signalled the start of the battle.

The Norman knights charged up the hill but failed to break the English defence.

A section of the Norman army began to retreat.

William tipped back his helmet to show he was still alive.

The shield wall weakened and the Norman knights rode through.

The Normans' successful breaking of the Anglo-Saxons' shield wall can be described as a what?

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This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.

The significance of Saint Cuthbert and the Venerable Bede

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This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.