The geography of Norman Wales
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can describe the geography of Norman Wales.
Key learning points
- Wales' mountainous regions tended to isolate communities.
- Wales' long coastline has always been important for communication and trade.
- The major centres of Roman power in Wales were Caerleon in the south and Carmarthen in the west.
- By the 11th century, Wales had five major kingdoms and several minor kingdoms.
- Monasteries were important in 11th century Wales.
Keywords
Mountainous - having many mountains
Fertile - capable of producing crops
Kingdom - a country or area ruled by a king
Common misconception
Wales was isolated because of the mountains between Wales and England.
In fact, Wales' extensive coastline meant it had excellent communications with other countries in Europe, especially Ireland.
Teacher tip
Students could have a homework task before starting this historic environment of putting together a pronunciation guide for names for people and places.
Content guidance
Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
Licence
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Which word means an army made up of mostly untrained conscripts from England’s peasant population?
Q2.Which term describes when soldiers pretend to retreat in order to lure the enemy into a more vulnerable position?
Q3.Complete the sentence: A is a military tactic where soldiers stood in a long line overlapping their shields to form a wall of shields.
Q4.Put the following events in chronological order.
Q5.Put the following events in chronological order.
Q6.The Normans' successful breaking of the Anglo-Saxons' shield wall can be described as a what?
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Which word describes being capable of producing crops?
Q2.Which word describes a country or area ruled by a king?
Q3.Where were the major centres of Roman power in Wales?
Q4.Match the geographical feature of Norman Wales to its location within Wales.
Q5.Which religion was followed in Roman Wales?
Q6.Put the following events in chronological order.
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