Year 7 History Key Terms Homework How England Began
New Words: How England Began #1 New Words: How England Began #2 Migration Invasion Chronology Huguenots The movement of people from one place, usually a country, to another Aggressively entering a country with the aim of taking control The order in which events happened in the past French Protestants who were persecuted and moved to England between 1560-1720. Settlers Celt Roman Empire Somebody who moves to another area or country to build a new life. A European ethnic group around 1500 years ago. People from the Roman Empire who often tried to expand the empire. A large area including lots of different countries, controlled by just one country.
New Words: How England Began #3 New Words: How England Began #4 Invasion Aggressively entering a country with the aim of taking control. Viking Translates as pirate raiders. Warriors from Denmark, Norway and Sweden. Cowardice Being scared to fight in a battle. Lindisfarne An island off the coast of Northumbria, inhabited solely by monks. Invincible Founder An army which cannot be defeated. A person or group who enters a country with the aim of settling. Founders can migrate or invade, but they always leave behind a legacy. Pagan Raid Technically an earth-centred religion BUT people in Anglo Saxon England used the word pagan to refer to a person who was not Christian. A swift and quick attack, usually for loot. The Vikings would raid for food, gold and other riches.
New Words: How England Began #5 New Words: How England Began #6 Heir Noble The next person in line to be King or Queen A rich and important man who was close to the King Claim Contender A right to be King. Normally this would be hereditary, but in England in 1066 it was not. A person in a competition. Vulnerable Celibate/ Celibacy Being open to attack, poorly defended Never having a sexual relationship EVER. If you are celibate you have no children. Anglo- Saxon Chronicle Witan A historical source from the 9 th to the 11 th Centuries. Written by monks. The Royal Council the only group that could declare a king.
New Words: How England Began #7 Berserker Shield Wall Hostages Stamford Bridge A terrifying Viking warrior. They fought in a trance-like fury. An Anglo-Saxon and Viking method of defence where shields were interlinked to create a wall. Someone who is kidnapped and held for a ransom (money) or for leverage. In Yorkshire. A Bridge over the River Derwent where Godwinson defeated Hadrada. New Words: How England Began #8 Fyrd Housecarl Infantry Cavalry An Anglo-Saxon warrior recruited from local counties. Mostly untrained peasants & farmers without proper weapons or armour. A well trained Anglo-Saxon soldier. There were about 3000 of these in 1066. A professional trained soldier on foot. Armed with a sword, spear and shield. Some were trained archers. A well trained and armed Norman soldier mounted on a horse. These were knights who carried swords and clubs / maces.
New Words: How England Began #9 Feint Pillage Pevensey Hastings A trick used in battle to make the enemy think you are going to do something different. Violently robbing a place, especially during war time. The Normans pillaged the area around Pevensey when they invaded. The best known port on the south coast of England. This is where William landed when he invaded England. A town on the south coast of England, east of Pevensey. This is where William and Harold battled for the throne.