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【正文】 ed the religion and customs of Rome. The Bishop of Rome (the Pope) had bee the most important Church official whose power extended beyond church affairs. European monks lived as hermits or in monasteries isolated from the world. But St. Benedict’s reforms encouraged monks to work together, to spread Christianity, and to help the poor. Benedictine rules influenced other types of monasteries and convents so that religion had a great impact on the daily life of people as well as the liturgy of the Church. Gregorian chant, beloved by Benedict, became the official music of theCatholic Church.With the advance of Christianity, the reverence for the Holy Grail, thought to be the cup used by Jesus at the Last Supper, and other relics spread across Europe. The Quest for the Holy Grail inspired hundreds of knights to search for heavenly objects that only the holy and pure could find. This spiritual journey can be better understood when students realize that in the middle ages earthly life was seen as a battle between heaven and hell. In this age of faith, belief in miracles prevailed, and witchcraft and magic were used to test truth and loyalty.In 800 ., Charlemagne was crowned Holy Roman Emperor, the first emperor since 476. During his reign the empire expanded, Christianity spread, education and culture were encouraged, and munication and travel were improved.Feudalism, a social system based on loyalty, developed. Kings needed warriors to fight for them。 votes. The Scottish Parliament returned to Edinburgh and the National Assembly for Wales (at that time called the Welsh Assembly) was founded.1998:from the merger of the National Party of Scotland and the Scottish Party.1950s: The Labour Party gradually replaced the Liberal Party as the dominant political force in Wales.1960s 70s: Demands for Scottish Home Rule, or devolution, gained strength after SNP election and byelection victories. In Wales, the strength of the UK Labour Party, especially in the south of the country, meant that the political impetus for devolution was always weaker than in Scotland.1972: Northern Ireland parliament was suspended and abolished the following year in favour of direct rule from Westminster.1979: Devolution referendums were held in Scotland and Wales. In Scotland, the referendum failed: although a majority(Ireland) creating 39。What is English?History of the English LanguageA short history of the origins and development of EnglishThe history of the English language really started with the arrival of three Germanic tribes who invaded Britain during the 5th century AD. These tribes, the Angles, the Saxons and the Jutes, crossed the North Sea from what today is Denmark and northern Germany. At that time the inhabitants of Britain spoke a Celtic language. But most of the Celtic speakers were pushed west and north by the invaders mainly into what is now Wales, Scotland and Ireland. The Angles came from Englaland and their language was called Englisc from which the words England and English are derived.Ger
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