Learning, Schools and Education in Norman England Flashcards

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Who controlled most schools and education in Norman England?

The Church controlled most education. Almost all schools were linked to cathedrals or monasteries.

What was a cathedral school in Norman England?

It was a school based at a bishop’s cathedral that trained boys, mainly for church jobs.

What was a monastic school in Norman England?

It was a school inside a monastery. It educated monks and sometimes boys from the local area.

Why did Norman rulers and bishops want more schools?

They needed educated clergy and officials who could read, write and keep records for Church and king.

Who usually went to school in Norman England?

Boys from rich or important families and boys training for the Church. Most children stayed at home.

What was the main language used for teaching in Norman schools?

Latin was the main teaching language in schools and in church services.

Name two subjects taught in Norman cathedral or monastic schools.

Pupils studied Latin grammar and Bible stories. Some also learned music, maths and basic law.

How did pupils usually learn in Norman schools?

They learned by heart. They chanted lessons, copied texts and repeated what the teacher said.

Why were monasteries important centres of learning in Norman England?

Monasteries kept libraries and taught reading and writing. Monks copied and studied many religious books.

What was a scriptorium in a Norman monastery?

It was a special writing room where monks copied books by hand to preserve and share knowledge.

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