Basic history words
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normans |
The Normans were Vikings ( people from Scandinavia) who conquered an area in France they called Normandy in nine hundred and eleven.
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defeated |
Defeated is to win or beat someone, particularly the enemy in battle.
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conquest |
Conquest is the gaining of control of land by winning a battle.
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tapestry |
The Bayeux Tapestry is a piece of cloth with pictures woven into it, telling the story of the Battle of Hastings.
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medieval
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Medieval means of the middle ages because it is between ancient and modern times.
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survey |
A survey, is the gathering of information in order to get an overall view of the situation.
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heir |
An heir, is the person who will get someone's title or property after their death.
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feudal |
A feudal system is land held in return for service and loyalty to the lord.
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oath |
An oath is a promise made in the name of God or holy person.
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peasants |
Peasants were unimportant people who worked the land but did not own it.
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Tactics |
Tactics are a plan of what to do to win a battle.
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Noble |
A Noble is an important man in medieval times.
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Baron |
A Baron, was an important man who held powers and lands under the control of the king.
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villein |
A villein was a labourer forced to work on the land for a feudal lord.
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Domesday Book |
The Domesday Book was a book that gave information about life in England in the year one thousand and eighty six.
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