Civilisation and Culture of the English Speaking Countries I
-Draw arrows to match each of the following pictures with the corresponding time period. The Celts The Romans The Anglo-Saxons The Vikings The Normans -Complete the pyramid. William the Conqueror introduced Norman feudalism to England, stripping the English earls of their land and giving their lands to knights who had helped him at the Battle of Hastings. The feudal contract, a complex system of responsibilities and obligations between lord and vassal, was the basis of the feudal system. this video to revise! The Feudal System -Fill in the blanks with the missing monarch. William I - William II - Henry I - Stephen - Henry II - Richard I - John - Henry III - Edward I - Edward II - Edward III - Choose the best option (a, b, or c).1- He wanted to reduce the power of the Church. William II Henry II John 2- Most of his life as king was spent on Crusade. Edward I William I Richard I - He was forced to sign the Magna Carta. John Henry II Edward I - His son was proclaimed Prince of Wales. Edward III Edward II Edward I - He summoned the Model Parliament in 1295. Edward III Edward I John - He claimed the throne of France. William II Edward III Richard I - Watch the first 6 minutes of the video and answer the questions below. What is the Hundred Years’ War? How long did it last? Why was it one of the most notable conflicts of the Middle Ages? What did the war mark? How many phases was the war divided into? Mention them. With whose victory did it end? Why did the Hundred Years’ War take place?