Normans in Southern Italy
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Objective
I can describe the key events of the Norman conquest of Southern Italy.
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TED-Ed · 5:20Vetted channel
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Briefly describe the origins of the Normans, including where they came from and how they established themselves in Normandy.
Identify William Iron Arm and Robert the Crafty, and explain their significance in the Norman conquest of Southern Italy.
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“Describe the roles of William Iron Arm and Robert the Crafty in the Norman conquest of Southern Italy. What was the Kingdom of Sicily, and how did the Normans contribute to its formation? Describe one unique aspect of the Kingdom of Sicily under Roger II, as presented in the video.”
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