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| When did the Medieval Period occur? | 1066-1485 |
| What happened in 1066 to start the medieval period? | Battle of Hastings: |
| Who was Edward the Confessor and what did he do that led to the Battle of Hastings? | Edward was the ruler of the Anglo Saxons from 1042-1066; he had no heirs; he was half Norman (French); supposedly told his cousin that he would be the next king |
| What happened when Edward the Confessor died? | Harold Godwinson is made king |
| Who is Harold Hardrada? | He is the Norwegian who claims that HE is king and he launches and attack |
| What happens? | Godwinson vs. Hardrada |
| Who wins and what does he do? | Godwinson wins and travels south |
| What does Godwinson learn about William? | That he is going to invade the south |
| What occurs? | The Battle of Hastings |
| What happens at the Battle of Hastings? | William wins and becomes king |
| What is an attribute of Norman culture is regard to land? | Land is parceled out to lords who owe loyalty to the king |
| When does William take a census? | 1086; it is recorded in Domesday Book |
| Who were William's sons? | William Rufus and Henry I |
| Who is Steven I? | Henry I's nephew; he is a weak king |
| Who is the first Plantagenet king? | Henry II |
| What happened in 1215 that limited the king's power? | The Magna Carta |
| When was the 100 Years war? | 1337-1453 |
| Who fought in the 100 Years war? | England vs. France |
| What was the 100 Years war about? | Control of French land |
| Who won the 100 Years war? | France won even though England was winning in the beginning |
| At this time what was happening culturally? | Feudalism was weaking; the plague has killed one third of the population |
| What was the situation of the church in the late 14th century? | Church was weakening |
| When did the great schism in the church occur? | 1378-1417 |
| Who is John Whitelaif and what did he do? | Translated the Bible in English vernacular (the way people talk) |
| What is chivalry? | Derived from the word cavalry meaning horseback (aristocrats fought on horseback); battle prowess (great warriors); humility (should be humble when not fighting); courtesy (manners at court); fair play; worship or reverence of women |
| Who is Chaucer? | During the 14th century; First great author of England; wrote Canterbury Tales about pilgrimage to Canterbury, England to tomb of Thomas Beckett; Each pilgrim will tell two tales there and two on the way back; the person with the best story will get a night at the Tabard Inn; Thomas Beckett was a martyr of the church; Frame story--story that sets up other stopries; shows all types of classes |
| See the handout for Canterbury Tales and Sir Gawain | 123 |
