when someone is a prisoner they are kept in one place and do not have the freedom to leave

Eleanor, Queen of England

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

Put these kings of England into the correct order, starting with who was the King first.

Select the countries that Eleanor of Aquitaine became queen of in her lifetime.

Three of Eleanor’s sons tried to {{ }} against their father.

Eleanor was kept as a {{ }} for helping her sons to rebel.

King Richard I kept Eleanor as a prisoner.

King Richard I and Eleanor were brother and sister.

King Richard I released Eleanor from her prison.

King Richard I asked Eleanor to help him rule England. 

Select the two statements which are true.

Which of Eleanor’s sons became kings of England?

Eleanor of Aquitaine married Prince {{ }} of France when she was very young.

Which important person had to lead soldiers into a war?

King Louis had to lead his soldiers on a…

On the crusade, Eleanor and Louis travelled from France to far away places.

Eleanor and Louis had their marriage annulled…

Content guidance

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

Adult supervision recommended

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