Aquitaine was a large area of modern day France. The person who controlled it was known as the Duke or Duchess of Aquitaine

somebody will inherit something if it is left to them when someone else dies

Eleanor, Duchess of Aquitaine

History

In ‘Significant rulers from the past: what can their stories tell us?’ pupils continue to develop their chronological understanding whilst being introduced to various substantive concepts that relate to ruling. In ‘Queen Victoria: how did Britain change during her lifetime?’ pupils build on this in a depth study of a significant individual and the period in which they ruled.

In ‘Significant explorers: how has seafaring changed over time?’ pupils developed their chronological framework, studying a theme that introduced change and continuity across a long time span. In ‘Significant rulers from the past: what can their stories tell us?’ they continue to develop chronological understanding whilst being introduced to various substantive concepts that relate to ruling.

Stories about significant rulers from the past give students an understanding of key ideas related to early rulers, such as struggles for power and religious influence. They learn about specific rulers from different times and places, helping students build a chronological framework.

Significant rulers from the past: what can their stories tell us?

Subjects which particular individuals may be sensitive to, eg, adoption, migration, bereavement or death, divorce, poverty, deprivation.

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

Aquitaine was a large area of modern day...

Eleanor of Aquitaine was born around {{ }} years ago. 

Match each person to the name they had when they controlled Aquitaine. 

To let someone borrow something you own. 

To be given something when someone else dies.

To steal something that belongs to someone else.

Eleanor had a very good education when she was growing up.

Eleanor became the Duchess of Aquitaine when she was __________ years old.

Zheng He made voyages in treasure ships to…

a large piece of cloth that catches wind 

Match each part of a boat to the correct definition.

At the time, the SS Great Britain was the largest {{ }} ever built.

Longboats were used by which group of people?

Ancient Minoans and Ancient Greeks explored which sea?

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Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

Adult supervision recommended

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.

Eleanor, Duchess of Aquitaine

Lesson outcome

Content guidance

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.