Local elites in medieval Norwich
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can describe the lives and roles of local elites in medieval Norwich.
Key learning points
- A 1404 charter granted Norwich a mayor.
- The elite had almost exclusive control over government in Norwich.
- The Norwich elite was mostly made up of wealthy merchants.
- The elite used architecture and donations to show off their status.
Keywords
Charter - a charter is a royal document which granted certain rights
Mayor - a mayor is the person elected to govern a city
Freeman - a freeman is a person with special rights in a city
Elite - an elite is the richest or most powerful group in a society
Status - the amount of respect or importance a person has is part of their status
Common misconception
Increased powers of self government in Norwich gave all locals more control over decision-making.
Only freemen had real political power in Norwich but very few women and almost no poor people were able to become freemen.
Teacher tip
Begin learning cycle 3 by showing students images of any two things with the same purpose (i.e. shoes vs designer shoes). Ask students why someone might opt for the more ostentatious of the options to help them reflect on the importance of status.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match-up the key words with the correct definitions.
Q2.True or false? Merchants in Norwich were wealthy enough to construct large new buildings in the city.
Q3.Write the missing word. Kings usually took power in England because they were closely _______ to the previous king.
Q4.Write the missing word. Worsteds were a popular type of _______ produced in medieval Norwich.
Q5.Which description of medieval Norwich is accurate?
Q6.Which statement is most accurate?
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match the key words with the correct definition.
Q2.Write the missing word. The 1404 city charter allowed people in Norwich to elect a _______.
Q3.Which group made up most of the elite in medieval Norwich by the 15th century?
Q4.What did Margaret Wetherby demand in return for paying for a new church in 1458?
Q5.Which statement is most accurate?
Q6.How did building the Guildhall show off Norwich's status?
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