Peter's Pence

In this lesson, we will learn about Peter's Pence - the gift of coins given to the pope each year by England's Anglo-Saxon kings.

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Q1.Where did Pope Leo III live?

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RomeLondonFranceAachen

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Q2.Which two of these things happened to Leo in 799?

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He was attacked in RomeHe became PopeHe was crowned Holy Roman EmperorHe fled Rome and went to Charlemagne's court

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Q3.Charlemagne was...

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...a king who ruled a large Frankish Empire in Europe....a pagan who hated Christianity....a king who built hundreds churches and monasteries....not interested in reading and learning.

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Q4.What did Pope Leo III crown Charlemagne in 800?

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King of the Frankish EmpirePope Charlemagne IHoly Roman EmperorAlcuin of York

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Q5.How powerful was Pope Leo III? (pick two)

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Pope Leo III was the most powerful man on earth. No one could challenge him!Pope Leo III faced some threats to his power; he needed Charlemagne to keep him safe.Pope Leo III gave some of his power to Charlemagne in 800 AD.Pope Leo III was completely powerless.

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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.Where did Pope Leo III live?

Select one (1) boxes

RomeLondonFranceAachen

1/5

Q2.Which two of these things happened to Leo in 799?

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He was attacked in RomeHe became PopeHe was crowned Holy Roman EmperorHe fled Rome and went to Charlemagne's court

2/5

Q3.Charlemagne was...

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...a king who ruled a large Frankish Empire in Europe....a pagan who hated Christianity....a king who built hundreds churches and monasteries....not interested in reading and learning.

3/5

Q4.What did Pope Leo III crown Charlemagne in 800?

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King of the Frankish EmpirePope Charlemagne IHoly Roman EmperorAlcuin of York

4/5

Q5.How powerful was Pope Leo III? (pick two)

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5/5

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Peter's Pence

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Q1.Where did Anglo-Saxon kings send Peter's Pence?

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RomeLondonFranceAachen

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Q2.Saint Peter...

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...was the first Pope....was the father of Jesus....lived in Anglo-Saxon England....was canonised after he died.

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Q3.Alfred the Great...

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...was an Anglo-Saxon king who ruled from 871 to 899....was a pagan who hated Christianity....made a trip to Rome in the 850s when he was a boy....forced every household in England to pay Peter's Pence once a year.

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Q4.What sources have historians used to learn about Peter's Pence?

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The BibleAnglo-Saxon bonesCoin hoards found in RomeAnglo-Saxon law codes

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Q5.Peter's Pence shows that...

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The pope was really weak! He had to beg Anglo-Saxon kings for money.The pope convinced Anglo-Saxon kings to send him money. This shows his power.Ordinary Anglo-Saxons and kings wanted to please Saint Peter and God.

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Peter's Pence

How much can you remember about Peter's Pence?

Q1.Where did Anglo-Saxon kings send Peter's Pence?

Select one (1) boxes

RomeLondonFranceAachen

1/5

Q2.Saint Peter...

Select two (2) boxes

...was the first Pope....was the father of Jesus....lived in Anglo-Saxon England....was canonised after he died.

2/5

Q3.Alfred the Great...

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3/5

Q4.What sources have historians used to learn about Peter's Pence?

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The BibleAnglo-Saxon bonesCoin hoards found in RomeAnglo-Saxon law codes

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Q5.Peter's Pence shows that...

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