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The Norman Invasion of England: A Historical Overview

Explore the significant events of the Battle of Hastings and the Norman Invasion, which forever changed English language and culture. Dive into the blend of Old English and Norman French that produced our modern English. Discover the impact of feudalism and the intricate web of power dynamics during this transformative period.

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The Norman Invasion of England: A Historical Overview

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  1. Bellwork: September 25th Read textbook page 260 “Royal Power in England.” 1. What group of people had founded many small kingdoms in Britain? _A_ __ _G_ __ _O_ - _S_ __ __ __ _N_ __ Preview: 2. What is meant by the images below?

  2. Feudalism- Give land or service for protection (wide circle with finger, put up fist) Manor- Large area for a noble (wide circle with finger, hold hands out to give) Chivalry- Loyalty and honor (pretend to knight someone) Serf- Worked the land (put rake in the ground) Monarchy- King or Queen (put crown on head) Lord- Power over others (Hold hand up high) Vassal- Serve under others (Hold hand down low) Pope- Leader of the Catholic Church (show one finger, make cross with arms) Papacy- Position of Pope (pretend to place something down, make cross with arms) Clergy- Leaders of the Church (pretend to put hands on heads, hold hands together) Monastery- Community of monks (make circle with arms) Monk- Religious man (pretend to have a big stomach) Nun- Religious woman (put shawl, cloth over head) Friar- travels teaching Christianity (walk in place) Medieval- In the Middle ages (make small timeline with hands) Aesthetic- relating to art (paint a picture)

  3. Latin Language became 5 languages French Romanian Italian Portuguese Spanish How did Latin influence OUR language? Our English language was influenced by French after 1066!

  4. Textbook pg 260 Anglo-Saxons = A Germanic tribe of people that lived in England The name “Angleland” or “Land of the Anglos” became England.

  5. Hear Old English! (before 1066) Click here to hear the Old English version read aloud: http://www.arts.gla.ac.uk/stella/readings/recordings/Old%20English/rod_a.wav

  6. What will I learn today? • Can you name the group of people living where England is today? • Can you describe the conflict that sparked the Battle of Hastings? • Can you identify who won the Battle of Hastings? • Can you explain how the Norman invasion forever changed England?

  7. Textbook pg 260 Anglo-Saxons = A Germanic tribe of people that lived in England The name “Angleland” or “Land of the Anglos” became England. William, Duke of Normandy (in modern day France), invaded England to try and become king and take over the land. Normans

  8. The Battle of Hastings and the Norman Invasion of England • The major players: • The English • The Normans (French) What happened? A disagreement over who will become the next king of England sparks a war that will FOREVER change England. Page 260 in textbook This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-SA

  9. Re-Enactment • Characters needed: • King Edward of England • William, Duke of Normandy • Harold, Noble of England • Messenger • Narrator • Duke of Normandy’s knights (2) • Harold, Noble of England’s knights (2)

  10. Significance of the Norman Invasion Normans • The significance of the Battle of Hastings and Norman Invasion forever changed English language and culture. • Old English and Norman French blended to produce our current English language. • Feudalism was brought to England.

  11. Conclusion Norman French • See class demonstration of pouring yellow water into blue water • A new color was created….green. • This symbolized how the Anglo-Saxon English mixed with Norman French and over time created our modern English language. Anglo-Saxon English If the green crayon is our modern English language, what do the blue and yellow represent?

  12. What did I learn today? • Can you name the group of people living where England is today? • Can you describe the conflict that sparked the Battle of Hastings? • Can you identify who won the Battle of Hastings? • Can you explain how the Norman invasion forever changed England?

  13. Quiz review • Spread Christianity to Ireland • A religious order that copied books • Pope, Cardinals, bishops, priests • A religious order that traveled around teaching Christianity • Leaders of a religion • Crowned by the pope

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