the Church is the name given to a group of Christian people who share the same beliefs about their religion

a mormaer was a Scottish leader and landowner who helped the king to rule

The rise of Alba under Constantine II

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.

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

Depiction of war, threats of war, death or the aftermath of war.

Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering

Depiction or discussion of violence or fighting, including threats of violence or the aftermath of violence.

What influenced Constantine to change the Church?

Who helped King Constantine II rule his lands?

King Constantine II tried to take control of more of Scotland.

King Athelstan captured the last Viking Kingdom of York.

Constantine joined forces with the King of Dublin and the King of Strathclyde.

Order these events starting with the earliest.

Constantine had a rest after he defeated Giric.

Where were St Columba's relics taken from by the Vikings?

When Constantine defeated the Vikings, what things did he recapture?

items of religious importance from the past 

Content guidance

Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering

Adult supervision recommended

Starter Quiz