Kingdom of Sicily

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/kingdom-of-sicily

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. When was Kingdom of Sicily built?1130 AD
2. What is the capital of Kingdom of Sicily?Palermo
3. What is Kingdom of Sicily known for?Development of a sophisticated, multilingual administration and unique architectural styles
4. What is the founder?Roger II of Sicily
5. What is the key dynasties?Hauteville (Norman), Hohenstaufen
6. What was the Kingdom of Sicily and when did it start?It began in 1130 when the Normans united the island of Sicily and parts of southern Italy into a single kingdom.

Syncretism: The merging of different cultures, religions, or ideas.
Cosmopolitan: Including people from many different countries and cultures.
Patronage: Financial support given by wealthy individuals or rulers to artists, writers, or scholars.
Codification: The process of arranging laws or rules into a systematic code.