英语国家概况课件 全chapter2 British History.ppt

Chapter 2 History CONTENT English and British Monarchs English and British Monarchs English and British Monarchs English and British Monarchs English and British Monarchs ⅠThe Founding of the Nation (5000BC-1066) The best evidence that the primitive people had shown their own civilization is the Stonehenge Early Settlers 4 Invasions Anglo-Saxons (446-871) Germanic Tribes: Angles, Saxons, Jutes English: The language of the Angles England: The land of the Angles Christianity 6th Century St. Augustine (1st Archbishop of Canterbury) church (cathedral) church leader: Bishop Archbishop of Canterbury King Arthur The sword in the stone King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table The search for the Holy Grail (cup) Viking and Danish invasions (8th Century—1066) Heptarchy(七王国） Alfred the Great, king of Wessex the father of the British navy A peace treaty: Viking Invasion Viking Invasion Viking and Danish invasions (8th Century—1066) Queen Elizabeth IIs coronation The Norman Conquest (1066) Why did William the Conqueror invade England after Edward’s death? King Edward had promised the English throne to William, When Edward was on his deathbed, several men laid claim to the English throne, but the Witan chose Harold as king. The Norman Conquest Consequences of the Norman Conquest The Norman Conquest was a pivotal event in English history and all subsequent developments in the English monarchy, government, society, language and outlook are coloured by it. The feudal system was completely established in England. Relations with the Continent were opened, and civilization and commerce were extended. Norman-French culture, language, manners, and architecture were introduced. The Church was brought into closer connection with Roman A Brief review Early Settlers (the Celts) Roman invasion (Christianity) Jutes, Saxons, Angles (the real beginning of English nationality) The Viking and Danish invasion (King Alfred the Grea