Anglo-Norman Period and Crusades Overview

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What was the primary purpose of the Domesday Book initiated by William the Conqueror?

To document the history of the Norman Conquest

To list the members of the feudal system

To survey land ownership and value in England (correct)

To record the architectural designs of Norman castles

Which language became prominent in the royal court and government during the Anglo-Norman Period?

Old English

Latin

English

Norman French (correct)

What significant military expedition was ordered by the Pope in 1095?

The Crusades (correct)

The Norman Invasion

The Holy War

The Roman Conquest

What impact did the Crusaders have upon their return to England?

They brought back new ideas and cultural influences from the East Signup and view all the answers

How did the feudal system introduced by William the Conqueror organize the society?

By dividing land among nobles who served the king Signup and view all the answers

Which type of buildings did the Normans predominantly construct to assert their dominance in England?

Stone castles Signup and view all the answers

What role did monasteries play during the Anglo-Norman Period?

They were centers for writing and copying books Signup and view all the answers

What type of societal change occurred as a result of the Norman Conquest?

The blending of French words into the English language Signup and view all the answers

During the Crusades, what was the primary goal of the Christian warriors?

To recapture Jerusalem from Muslim control Signup and view all the answers

Which aspect of society did the Normans significantly change in England with their rule?

The organization of the church system Signup and view all the answers

What effect did the Magna Carta have on the power of the king?

It limited the king's power and required him to follow the law. Signup and view all the answers

What were the initial subjects studied at Oxford and Cambridge?

Law, medicine, and theology. Signup and view all the answers

How did the Black Death impact the feudal system in England?

It led to better payment demands from the labor class due to labor shortages. Signup and view all the answers

Which document was signed to avoid civil war between the barons and King John?

The Magna Carta Signup and view all the answers

What were the main languages used in literature during the early periods mentioned?

Latin, French, and Middle English. Signup and view all the answers

What was one of the main outcomes of the establishment of Oxford and Cambridge universities?

They preserved and spread literacy among the common people. Signup and view all the answers

What significant change regarding language occurred during the period after the arrival of the Normans?

The rise of English as a language of the upper class. Signup and view all the answers

What type of literature became popular due to the influence of the Magna Carta?

Fictional stories focused on justice and fairness. Signup and view all the answers

Which famous literary work was penned by Geoffrey Chaucer during the Age of Chaucer?

The Canterbury Tales Signup and view all the answers

What year marks the establishment of Oxford University?

1167 Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Anglo-Norman Period (1066-1350)

Marked by the Norman Conquest in 1066, leading to Norman control.
Normans built stone castles for control.
Introduced the feudal system, dividing land among nobles serving the king, like a hierarchical structure (e.g., Prime Minister, ministers, etc.).
1086: Domesday Book, a comprehensive land survey recording ownership, area, and value.
French became the language of the royal court and government, while Latin was used in religious institutions.
English language began to incorporate French words.
Church system altered; cathedrals and monasteries were improved, becoming centers for writing and book preservation.

Crusades (1095)

Pope ordered Christian warriors (Crusaders) to fight Muslims in the Holy Land (Jerusalem).
Crusaders encountered new Eastern cultures, bringing back stories, books, ideas, spices, silk, and Eastern influences to Britain.
Eastern influences enriched English literature, including new words like "sugar," "cotton," and adventure stories and tales of chivalry.

Magna Carta (1215)

King John signed Magna Carta to avoid civil war.
Barons forced the king to follow the law, establishing limits on royal power.
Magna Carta established the right of people to be free from unjust imprisonment and property seizure.
Inspired literary themes of justice, fairness.

Oxford and Cambridge Universities

Oxford University, established around 1167, resulted from English students' exclusion from the University of Paris.
Cambridge University, formed in 1209 by unhappy Oxford academics.
Early universities were unorganized, with students and teachers meeting in churches or simple buildings.
Taught law, medicine, and theology in Latin.
Books were handwritten, and expensive.

Literature of the Period

Literary works included chronicles by monks (Latin), romances about King Arthur, stories of chivalry, courtly love written in French, and religious writings.
Marked the beginning of Middle English literature.

End of the Anglo-Norman Period (1350)

The Black Death (1348) devastatingly decreased the English population.
Labour shortages led to better wages for peasants, weakening the feudal system.
Language shift: French influence decreased in daily life; pride in English language grew; English writers started writing for common people.
Geoffrey Chaucer notable figure of English literature, writing in English. Canterbury Tales.
Rise of English marked the end of the Anglo-Norman period, leading to the beginning of the Age of Chaucer (1350-1400).

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Explore the significant events and changes during the Anglo-Norman period from 1066 to 1350, including the impact of the Norman Conquest, the introduction of the feudal system, and the effects of the Crusades. Discover how these historical occurrences influenced the English language, culture, and society.