History·Medieval Times·conceptual
Medieval Legacy in Modern Life
What the Middle Ages gave us: Parliament, universities, common law, Gothic architecture, the English language (Anglo-Saxon + Norman French), place names, surnames; why we are still fascinated by the medieval world
Suggested ages 9–11
Evidence of understanding
- Name at least three things from the Middle Ages that still affect our lives today
- Explain how the English language was shaped by Anglo-Saxon and Norman French
- Give a reason why people today are still fascinated by the medieval period (castles, knights, fantasy literature, games)
Assessment prompt
Could Medieval Legacy in Modern Life name several things we still have today — from Parliament to English words to university degrees — that actually began in the Middle Ages?
Standards alignment
No external standards are linked to this topic.