In what ways was Edward I a 'great and terrible king'?

In what ways was Edward I a 'great and terrible king'?

Lesson details

Key learning points

  1. In this lesson, we are going to be learning about Edward I. We will learn about his marriage to Eleanor of Castile. We will then go on to learn about how Edward conquered both Wales and Scotland and the legacies he left that are still in place today.

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  • Contains conflict or violence.

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Adult supervision suggested.

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6 Questions

Q1.
In which year was the Battle of Hastings fought?
1060
Correct answer: 1066
1606
Q2.
Where was Thomas Becket killed?
In front of King Henry II at his castle in Normandy.
Correct answer: In front of the High Altar at Canterbury Cathedral.
In front of the High Altar at Westminster Cathedral.
In his bed in Canterbury.
Q3.
What was Richard I known as?
Richard the Brave
Richard the Lion
Correct answer: Richard the Lionheart
Q4.
Which Crusade did Richard I fight in?
The First Crusade
The Second Crusade
Correct answer: The Third Crusade
Q5.
Name two skills which King John lacked, mentioned in the previous lesson.
Correct answer: brave warrior
generous king
Correct answer: good leader
kind king
Q6.
Tick two actions that made Richard I a bad king.
Correct answer: He persecuted Jewish people.
He raised taxes and took away the barons' land.
Correct answer: He said "I would have sold London if I could find a buyer."
He was excommunicated by the Pope.

6 Questions

Q1.
Edward I was named after Edward the Confessor.
False
Correct answer: True
Q2.
Edward I built 12 monuments to honour Eleanor of Castile. What were these monuments called?
Eleanor Castles
Correct answer: Eleanor Crosses
Eleanor Monuments
Q3.
In which year did Edward take control of Wales?
1227
Correct answer: 1277
1712
Q4.
Why did Edward build castles in Wales?
To increase the number of homes he had access to.
Correct answer: To keep hold of the country and stop any rebellions.
To show the people of Wales that he was very rich.
Q5.
Alexander III had no heir because...
Correct answer: all his children died.
he didn't have any children.
none of his children wanted to rule over Scotland.
Q6.
Who led a resistance army in Scotland that defeated many English troops?
Edward I
Robert Bruce
Correct answer: William Wallace

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UnitHistory / Medieval Monarchs

History