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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”]Middle School[/flag]

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Unit Overview

Subjects Covered
Grammar, Literature, Composition, Social Studies
Time Period
Medieval – Renaissance
Grade Level
Middle School: 7-8
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”]Middle School[/flag]

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Aethelred Ethelred II

Canute I

Map of Canute I’s Kingdom

Edward the Confessor

William the Conqueror

Pictures of Warick Castle

Battle of Hastings

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Art:

Medival Art

Music:

Medieval Music

Haldegard of Bingen

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