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Unit 9: The Norman Conquests
[dropcap type=”box”]I[/dropcap]n this unit we will be studying the Conquests of Italy and England by the Normans. The Normans were descendants of the Northman that we studied in Unit 7. Their conquest on England was profoundly important as it set the stage for the great nation that England became in the future. The most prominent of the Norman kings are Edward the Confessor and William the Conqueror; the latter of the two will be studied in this unit.
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Unit 9 [flag bg_color=”#d6e3bc” text_color=”#9d241a”]High School[/flag]
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Unit Overview
- Subjects Covered
- Grammar, Literature, Composition, Social Studies
- Time Period
- Medieval – Renaissance
- Grade Level
- High School: 9-12
- Civilization
- Frankish, Northman, Viking, German, English
- Literature
- The Merry Adventures of Robin Hood
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Unit Description
In this unit we will be studying the Conquests of Italy and England by the Normans. The Normans were descendants of the Northman that we studied in Unit 7. Their conquest on England was profoundly important as it set the stage for the great nation that England became in the future. The most prominent of the Norman kings are Edward the Confessor and William the Conqueror; the latter of the two will be studied in this unit.
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Leading Ideas and Biblical Principles
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- An individual’s character will be reflected in his leadership.
As a man thinketh in his heart, so is he. – Proverbs 23:7 - The rise and fall of nations and leaders is determined by God. – Proverbs 21:1
- God’s word is the supreme source of God’s revelation to man. – II Timothy 3:16-17
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Key Events, People, and Topics.
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- Ethelred
- Canute
- Edward the Confessor
- William the Conqueror
- Battle of Hastings – 1066
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Unit 9 Resources: [flag bg_color=”#d6e3bc” text_color=”#9d241a”]High School[/flag]
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(Example of the Bayeus Tapestry)
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Middle Ages Timeline
http://www.middle-ages.org.uk/middle-ages-timeline.htm
Table showing Kings and Queens of England, Scotland and France
Great help in understanding who was in power at the same time.
http://www.rampantscotland.com/features/kings.htm
Timeline of the Kings and Queens of England
http://gwydir.demon.co.uk/jo/history/index.htm
Here is another great site on Anglo-Saxon and Norman history.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/primaryhistory/anglo_saxons/
The following website contains more detailed information regarding The Bayeux Tapestry and the Battle of Hastings. Great resource!
http://www.bayeuxtapestry.org.uk/