Year 10 - History
Norman monastic reform
Castle Acre Priory
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Unit Summary
In this unit, pupils learn about the historical environment, choosing the relevant site study to complement their understanding of Norman England.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to describe how monasteries were involved in Norman religious reforms.
Key Notes
- Monastic life in Norman England was based on the Rule of St Benedict.
- Monasteries were important to Lanfranc's reforms of the English Church.
- As well as his Church reforms, Lanfranc also circulated new monastic rules.
- The Normans introduced Cluniac monasteries to England.
- English abbots were replaced with Normans.
Vocabulary To Learn
- order: in this context, groups of monks or nuns who live together as a religious community, following a set of rules for that order
- liturgy: the prayers and rituals regularly carried out together by a religious community or religious group
- celibate: not having sexual relationships, usually for religious reasons
- constitution: a set of principles and legal decisions which people agree to follow
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- Monks were all poor.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Summarise this historical learning in two key ideas.
Monastic life in Norman England was based on the Rule of St Benedict. Monasteries were important to Lanfranc's reforms of the English Church.
2. Define this history term and explain why it matters in this topic. 'order'
in this context, groups of monks or nuns who live together as a religious community, following a set of rules for that order.
3. Correct this common history misconception using evidence language.
Mistake: Monks were all poor. Correction: Although individual monks gave up all their possessions, Norman monasteries were often extremely wealthy because they held very large amount of land granted to them by the king or Norman barons and knights.
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- Castle Acre Priory: structuring your answer to the historic environment question Study Guide
- Cluniac monasteries Study Guide
- The design of Castle Acre Priory Study Guide
- The function of Castle Acre Priory Study Guide
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