How to Revise The Norman Church and monasticism — AQA GCSE History
The Norman Church and monasticism is a topic in the AQA GCSE History specification. This guide covers learning objectives, examiner tips, common mistakes, and key terminology to help you revise effectively.
Examiner Tips for The Norman Church and monasticism
- Ensure you can link the development of the Church to the broader context of Norman control and feudalism.
- Be prepared to discuss the impact of Norman architecture (cathedrals and abbeys) as part of the historic environment study.
- Focus on the changes brought by Lanfranc compared to the pre-1066 Anglo-Saxon Church.
Key Marking Points
- The state of the Anglo-Saxon Church before 1066
- Archbishop Lanfranc's role in the reform of the English Church
- The building of churches and cathedrals under the Normans
- Church organization and administration in the Norman period