Prehistoric and Roman England
Early Middle Ages and Middle Ages
16th and 17th century
100
5000 - 100 BC
How do we (approximately) date Prehistoric Britain?
100
Beowulf
What is the oldest literary work written in Anglo-Saxon period?
100
Henry VIII
Who founded the Church of England?
200
Celts
What was the main tribe coming to British Isles approximately 1000 BC?
200
In 1066, William the Conqueror, Norman Conquest
When did the "Anglo-Saxon England" end? Who came to Britain from France to claim the throne? How do we call it?
300
43 BC - 5th century AD; Latin
How do we date Roman Britain? What language did they speak?
400
Hadrian's Wall; between England and Scotland
What famous wall was built in this period? Where is it located?
400
A legal document which recognized the rights and privileges of barons and freemen; King John
What is Magna Carta? Who signed it?
500
Saxons and Vikings
After the fall of Roman Empire, which tribes invaded England?
500
Conflicts between two noble houses (Lancasters and Yorks), 1455-1487
What were the War of the Roses? When did it take place?