History's Impact on French Culture
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Objective
I can analyze how historical events have shaped French cultural identity.
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Warm-up video
TED-Ed · 5:20Vetted channel
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Key concepts
3 concepts
- 1
In 1066, the Normans, led by William, the Duke of Normandy, invaded England and defeated the army of Harold Godwinson near Hastings.
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The Normans originated from Vikings who settled in northern France and were granted land that became known as Normandy by the king of the Franks in 911.
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The Norman conquest of England had a lasting impact on the English language, blending Norman French and Anglo-Saxon, and is exemplified by the survey of England known as the Domesday Book.
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Practice
12 questions
Who were the Normans originally?
In what year did Charles, the King of the Franks, grant land to the Viking leader Rollo, establishing Normandy?
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Exit ticket
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“Describe how the Norman conquest of England in 1066 influenced the English language and culture, referencing specific examples from the video.”
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