Summary: A Survey Of British And American Literature
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What events marks the beginning of the Middle English period?
William the Conqueror invaded Englang from Normandy and defeated King Harold at Hastings. -
What language became very important for a long time after 1066 and why?
French became very important because French became the official language of the court of William 1 and his succesors. -
Give a definition of the feudal system.
The feudal system is a hierarchical system based on the ownership of land. Dividing the land and giving tasks to people. -
Explain in what way the feudal system organized the country.
The feudal system gave people a sense of purpose and divided the land. -
Explain the title of the book: "Domesday book".
In case something happened to their property. They could go to the king/landowner to seek help. -
What is the magna Charta?
It is the first law book ever. -
For what two reasons mentioned is the Magna Charta considered a founding document of English and thus American liberties?
No tax should be made without the approval of the council and no free man could be arrested or imprisoned except by the law of the land. -
Which two natural disasters had a great impact on 14th century Europe?
The great famine (hunger) and the black death. -
What do you know about the Hunderd Years War?
It was not really a war but rather a series of battles all fought on French soil. -
Which technological invention towards the end of the Middle English Period is most important?
The press.
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