Teach SQA Nat 5 The Creation of the Medieval Kingdoms, 1066-1406, no prep needed!
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Part 1: The Creation of the Medieval Kingdoms, 1066-1406
A study of the impact of the Normans’ conquest of England in the 11th century and their subsequent settlement of Britain in the 12th 14th centuries, illustrating the themes of conflict, conquest and power.
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The Normans and feudal society
- William’s claim to the English throne: the Battle of Hastings, consolidation of power in the short term including the harrying of the North. Consolidation of power in the long term including Motte and Bailey castles. The Normans in Scotland: the reasons for the Norman influence on David I. The Normanisation of Scotland including government officials.
Royal power in the reign of Henry II
- Henry II’s problems when he became king including barons’ private armies. Henry’s legal and administrative reforms. Henry’s quarrel with Archbishop Thomas Becket, the events and consequences of Becket’s murder including Henry whipped by Canterbury monks. Great Rebellion 1173–1174.
The role of the Church in the Medieval Kingdom
- The importance of the Church in society including the feudal system. The importance of religion including belief in life after death, the roles of the secular and regular churches in society including spiritual, economic, political. The life and duties of a priest and monk. Saints, relics and pilgrimage.
The decline of feudal society
- The Black Death including symptoms of the Black Death. Impact of the Black Death on medieval society including changing social attitudes. The Peasants’ Revolt including causes. The events and consequences of the Peasants’ Revolt including the murder of the Archbishop of Canterbury. Growth of towns including the growth of trade.
References for Part 1: The Creation of the Medieval Kingdoms, 1066-1406
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