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

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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Q1.In which year was the Battle of Hastings fought?

1060 1066 1606

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Q2.Where was Thomas Becket killed?

In front of King Henry II at his castle in Normandy. In front of the High Altar at Canterbury Cathedral. In front of the High Altar at Westminster Cathedral. In his bed in Canterbury.

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Q3.What was Richard I known as?

Richard the Lion Richard the Brave Richard the Lionheart

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Q4.Which Crusade did Richard I fight in?

The First Crusade The Second Crusade The Third Crusade

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Q5.Name two skills which King John lacked, mentioned in the previous lesson.

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brave warrior kind king good leader generous king

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Q6.Tick two actions that made Richard I a bad king.

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He persecuted Jewish people. He raised taxes and took away the barons' land. He said "I would have sold London if I could find a buyer." He was excommunicated by the Pope.

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Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

Before we start this lesson, let’s see what you can remember from this topic. Here’s a quick quiz!

Q1.In which year was the Battle of Hastings fought?

1060 1066 1606

1/6

Q2.Where was Thomas Becket killed?

In front of King Henry II at his castle in Normandy. In front of the High Altar at Canterbury Cathedral. In front of the High Altar at Westminster Cathedral. In his bed in Canterbury.

2/6

Q3.What was Richard I known as?

Richard the Lion Richard the Brave Richard the Lionheart

3/6

Q4.Which Crusade did Richard I fight in?

The First Crusade The Second Crusade The Third Crusade

4/6

Q5.Name two skills which King John lacked, mentioned in the previous lesson.

Select two (2) boxes

brave warrior kind king good leader generous king

5/6

Q6.Tick two actions that made Richard I a bad king.

Select two (2) boxes

He persecuted Jewish people. He raised taxes and took away the barons' land. He said "I would have sold London if I could find a buyer." He was excommunicated by the Pope.

6/6

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Q1.Edward I was named after Edward the Confessor.

True False

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Q2.Edward I built 12 monuments to honour Eleanor of Castile. What were these monuments called?

Eleanor Monuments Eleanor Castles Eleanor Crosses

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Q3.In which year did Edward take control of Wales?

1712 1277 1227

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Q4.Why did Edward build castles in Wales?

To show the people of Wales that he was very rich. To keep hold of the country and stop any rebellions. To increase the number of homes he had access to.

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Q5.Alexander III had no heir because...

he didn't have any children. all his children died. none of his children wanted to rule over Scotland.

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Q6.Who led a resistance army in Scotland that defeated many English troops?

Robert Bruce Edward I William Wallace

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Q1.Edward I was named after Edward the Confessor.

True False

1/6

Q2.Edward I built 12 monuments to honour Eleanor of Castile. What were these monuments called?

Eleanor Monuments Eleanor Castles Eleanor Crosses

2/6

Q3.In which year did Edward take control of Wales?

1712 1277 1227

3/6

Q4.Why did Edward build castles in Wales?

To show the people of Wales that he was very rich. To keep hold of the country and stop any rebellions. To increase the number of homes he had access to.

4/6

Q5.Alexander III had no heir because...

he didn't have any children. all his children died. none of his children wanted to rule over Scotland.

5/6

Q6.Who led a resistance army in Scotland that defeated many English troops?

Robert Bruce Edward I William Wallace

6/6

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