The British Tradition

Based on the reading:

1. Create a timeline of the various forces that invaded England from 800 B.C.until the 11th century.

2. Describe how and why Christianity spread in England.

3. What led to the Danish invasion of Britain? How were the Danes stopped?

4. How did the Normans take control of Britain?

5. What changes did William make to British society?

6. Explain the different classes that made up the feudal system.

7. Explain why pilgrims flocked to the shrine at Canterbury.

8. Explain the significance of the Magna Carta.

9. How did the plague contribute to the end of the feudal system?

10. How did literature change from the Anglo-Saxon period through the MIddle Ages?

11. What revolutionized the literary world?

12. According to pg 10, what other languages influenced the development of English?