Year 7 - History
Norman changes to English land holding
The Norman Conquest: how do we know about the impact of the Conquest on England?
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Unit Summary
In this unit, pupils learn about the causes and conduct of the Norman Conquest of England. They develop their understanding of the sorts of evidence historians use to make claims, and how they do this, building an understanding of how we know about these events.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to explain how Domesday Book can be used to study Norman changes to English landholding.
Key Notes
- The Normans changed landholding in England.
- The new system of landholding is often referred to as 'feudalism'.
- England was a hierarchical and tenurial society.
- Domesday Book is used by historians to study Norman changes to landholding.
Vocabulary To Learn
- baron: a great lord or landholder in the kingdom
- homage: when a person places their hands between the hands of a social superior and acknowledges their vassal status they are paying homage
- vassal: a person who holds land from another within feudalism
- tenant: a person who occupies or looks after property owned by another
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- Pupils may think that power associated with land ownership was a Norman import to England.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Summarise this historical learning in two key ideas.
The Normans changed landholding in England. The new system of landholding is often referred to as 'feudalism'.
2. Define this history term and explain why it matters in this topic. 'baron'
a great lord or landholder in the kingdom.
3. Correct this common history misconception using evidence language.
Mistake: Pupils may think that power associated with land ownership was a Norman import to England. Correction: Remind pupils that Anglo-Saxon England was a society largely based on land ownership and the power that this brought.
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