To plan and write an essay about medieval monarchs

History

Who fought in the battle of Stamford Bridge? (Be careful - choose the correct three to get the mark!)

What was the first job Henry II gave to Thomas Beckett?

He raised taxes and took away the barons' land.

He said "I would have sold London if I could find a buyer."

Tick two actions that made King John a bad king.

What were the monuments called that Edward I built to honour his wife, Eleanor of Castile?

Building a fleet of 50 ships and being 'the father of the Royal Navy'

What three things was Henry VIII most famous for? Be careful, as you only get the point if you get all 3 right!

Elizabeth I decided to join in the fighting and was stronger than the Spanish men.

Stormy weather meant the Spanish ships had to keep moving.

The English ships were smaller and more agile than the Spanish ships.

The Spanish ships did not have enough weaponry on board.

Why did Philip II's Spanish Armada fail? Choose two reasons.

In which year was the Battle of Hastings fought?

"Who will murder this treacherous priest?"

"Will no one rid me of this treasonous scoundrel?"

"Will no one rid me of this turbulent priest?"

What was King Henry II rumoured to have shouted after discovering Becket had excommunicated priests?

To increase the number of homes he had access to.

To keep hold of the country and stop any rebellions.

To show the people of Wales that he was very rich.

He wanted to be able to find a new wife to have his male heir.

He wanted to be the leader of the Church.

What was the main reason Henry VIII chose to leave the Roman Catholic Church?

Which of the following monarchs were in favour of Protestantism? Select three answers.

Elizabeth was saying she was not as strong as a man.

Elizabeth was stating that was related to King Henry VIII.

Elizabeth was trying to show that she was as brave as any male king.

Why do you think Elizabeth I said she had ‘the body of a weak and feeble woman’ but ‘the heart and stomach of a king’?