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History / Year 8 / Historical Knowledge and Understanding / Overview of the ancient to modern world

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the transformation of the Roman world and the spread of Christianity and Islam (ACOKFH008)

Elaborations
  • recognising how relations between the Islamic and Western worlds were characterised by both peaceful coexistence (trade) and conflict during this period (the Crusades)
  • discussing Britain after the end of the Roman occupation; the Anglo-Saxon kingdoms; Old English and the foundations of modern English; Beowulf and archaeology; Anglo-Saxon institutions and the roots of medieval parliament
General capabilities
  • Intercultural understanding Intercultural understanding
ScOT terms

Classical antiquity,  Christianity,  Islam

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