Great-Britain---History大不列颠历史解析.pptVIP

Great Britain Some History Celts Who were the Celts? European tribes When did they come to Britain? Between 750 and 100 B.C. What did they contribute to British society/culture? Began trade with the continent Ancient civilization, language (Gaelic) Roman Occupation (55 B.C – 410 A.D.) Julius Caesar and the Romans invaded Britain Roman influence was a threat to hill dwellers (Celts) in Wales and Scotland Romans built Hadrian’s Wall to keep back revolting tribes in Scotland How did the Romans influence British society? Roman occupation lasted for almost 350 years Built roads (trade routes) Language (alphabet) Anglo-Saxon Times (410-871 A.D.) Who were the Anglo-Saxons? Germanic Tribes Spoke what is now known as “Old English” Defeated the Celts Pushed them into the mountains of Wales, Scotland, and across to Ireland Anglo-Saxon Times Why are they important? Created a “Nation of the English” Different tribes lacked unity, divided into many different kingdoms Finally united against Vikings in 8th Century Language contributions Brought Christianity to Britain Invasion of Vikings and Danish Rule Who were the Vikings? Vikings (Northern warriors) invaded England Most came from Norway or Denmark Who is King Alfred? Anglo-Saxon King Defeated Vikings Unified Anglo-Saxons Considered the first national hero Norman Conquest Who were the Normans? People from France Eventually replaced Anglo-Saxon rulers. The Battle of Hastings was a war to decide who would be king. Harold, was from Wessex (Britain) William the Conqueror, was from Normandy (France) Who won the Battle of Hastings? In 1066, William the Conqueror was the first Norman king William introduced feudalism to Britain Magna Carta Magna Carta was the first document forced onto an English King by a group of his subjects in an attempt to limit his powers by law and protect their privileges Why was the Magna Carta important? Took some power away from the king Protected the int