History Of The British Isles Introduction Flashcards
(14 cards)
What era does the Celtic and Roman Era cover in the history of the British Isles?
Up to 410 CE
This period includes the influence of Celtic tribes and Roman conquest.
What time period is referred to as the ‘Dark Ages’ in the British Isles?
Fifth and sixth centuries
This era is characterized by a lack of written records and cultural stagnation.
Which centuries are included in the Early Medieval Era of the British Isles?
Seventh to eleventh centuries
This period saw the establishment of early kingdoms and the spread of Christianity.
What significant event occurred in 1066 in the history of the British Isles?
The Norman Conquest
This event marked the beginning of Norman rule in England.
What was established following the Norman Conquest of 1066?
An Anglo-Norman ruling class
This ruling class was crucial in shaping the governance of England.
What two types of conflict are highlighted between the eleventh and sixteenth centuries?
Internal conflict and external expansion
These conflicts influenced territorial and political changes.
What were the consequences of war and conquest in the British Isles during the eleventh to sixteenth centuries?
Socio-economic transformation
War and conquest led to significant changes in land ownership and social structures.
What major religious movement occurred in the sixteenth century in the British Isles?
The Reformation
This movement resulted in the establishment of Protestantism and significant political changes.
What significant political change occurred in the seventeenth century?
The birth of Great Britain
This was marked by the unification of England and Scotland.
What characterized the eighteenth century in the British Isles?
Elitism and political stability
This period saw the consolidation of power among the elite classes.
What major development occurred as a result of the Industrial Revolution in the United Kingdom?
The rise of agrarian capitalism
This shift transformed agricultural practices and economic structures.
What is the Industrial Revolution known for in the context of the British Isles?
Transformational changes in industry and society
It marked a shift from agrarian economies to industrialized ones.
How is modernity described in the context of the British Isles?
As a gradual process
Modernity involved incremental changes across various aspects of society.
Fill in the blank: The period between 1066 and 1485 includes the establishment of an _______.
Anglo-Norman ruling class
