English history part I.
Which ancient people inhabited the British Isles during the Iron Age?
the Celts
Who were the Druids, and what role did they play in ancient Britain?
The Druids were the priests and religious leaders of the ancient Celts.
Where did the word "cow" come from?
comes from the Old English word cū, which developed from the Proto-Germanic word kūz. It is related to similar words in other Germanic languages, such as German Kuh and Dutch koe
How many wives did Henry VIII have?
six
Who invaded England for 400 years?
the Romans
Where did the English word "beef" come from?
French
Which people began raiding England in the late 8th century, causing problems for the Germanic tribes living there?
The Vikings
How many of his wives did Henry VIII have beheaded?
Anne Boleyn and Catherine Howard were both executed by beheading.
Where did the words "digital" and "omelette" come from?
Latin, French
What happened in 1066?
Normans (from France/Normandy) came to England - William the Conqueror was the first Norman king of England. He won the bottle of Hastings led against an English army under the Anglo-Saxon king Harold Godwinson.
What did Alfred the Great do to protect his land against the Vikings? Two main things, such as....
modernized the army, fortified towns called burhs
At what age did Henry VIII’s son die? Edward VI - the son of his 3rd wife
at 15 - three months before his 16th birthday
Name 4 things that Romans introduced or built in England
1) long, straight roads
2) toilets with seats inside of buildings
3) central heating
4) water systems in houses
5) cities (York, London..)
6) houses-villas
7) Roman spa and bath
Which two Germanic tribes settled in the British Isles and gave England its name? "Engla land"
The Angles and the Saxons
What was created by the merging of the two roses of the two nobel families, and what was it called? It is today's plant symbol of England.
the Tudor Rose
1) Why did Henry VIII break away from the Roman Catholic Church?
2) What did he set up instead?
1)Henry wanted to marry Anne Boleyn, and believed she could produce a male heir, but he was still married to Catherine, his first wife.
2) the Church of England, with himself as its Supreme Head.
The two royal houses fought in the Wars of the Roses. Name them and state which colour represented each house.
The House of York was represented by a white rose, and the House of Lancaster by a red rose
What other important contributions did Alfred the Great make besides defending his kingdom against the Vikings? two things
He encouraged education - establishing the first school system, and arranged for important books to be translated from Latin into Old English, and promoted learning among his people.