Year 7 - History
Churchmen in medieval Norwich
Local history: how similar were medieval lives in Norwich?
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Unit Summary
In this unit, pupils learn about the similarities and differences between various medieval lives in Norwich. In doing so, they build deep knowledge of one particular historical place and what it tells us about medieval England more generally.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to explain the role religion played in social life in medieval Norwich.
Key Notes
- Norwich was home to many religious houses.
- Norwich Cathedral was the most prominent religious community in Norwich.
- The Cathedral was wealthier than any other group in Norwich.
- Churchmen provided a range of social services including charity and education.
- Other religious houses like the Blackfriars were more popular than the monks at the Cathedral.
Vocabulary To Learn
- cathedral: a cathedral is the largest and most important church in a particular area
- bishop: a bishop is a leader of high rank in the Christian Church
- monk: a monk is a man who has withdrawn from normal life to dedicate his life to God
- will: people write a will to leave instructions about what should be done with their things once they die
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- Students think that medieval churches only focused on prayer and religious services.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Summarise this historical learning in two key ideas.
Norwich was home to many religious houses. Norwich Cathedral was the most prominent religious community in Norwich.
2. Define this history term and explain why it matters in this topic. 'cathedral'
a cathedral is the largest and most important church in a particular area.
3. Correct this common history misconception using evidence language.
Mistake: Students think that medieval churches only focused on prayer and religious services. Correction: Remind pupils that the Cathedral and other groups of churchmen in medieval Norwich also provided charity, education and hospital care.
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