succession is the process in which someone automatically inherits a position or property after someone else

to revolt is to rebel or take violent action against a ruler

to conspire is to secretly plot or plan together

a regent is a person who rules a country for a limited period, because the monarch is absent or too young, too ill

an heir is a person who expects to inherit the property or position of another when that person dies

Eleanor of Aquitaine and the end of Henry II's reign

History

The significance of conflict between the King and the Church will be revisited when pupils study the English Reformation (Y8). Pupils will also develop their understanding of medieval kingship which will be continuously built upon, over the course of the Year 7 curriculum. 

Pupils will build upon their understanding of medieval kingship and the ways in which government was organised

England under Henry II: how successfully did Henry reassert royal authority?

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

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

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

Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering

Match Henry II's son with their correct inheritance.

What character trait did all of Henry II's sons inherit from their father? 

Who conspired in the revolt against Henry II, along with Eleanor of Aquitaine and her sons?

they continued to rebel against Henry II 

they decided to accept Henry II succession plans 

What did Richard and John do after the deaths of Henry the Young King and Geoffrey? 

she urged Richard to seek Henry II’s forgiveness

What role did Eleanor of Aquitaine play after her release from prison? 

How did Henry II react when he was forced to surrender to Richard from his deathbed? 

True or false? Henry had his son Henry the Young King crowned king of England early to secure a peaceful succession.

He excommunicated the bishops involved in Henry the Young King's coronation

What action did Thomas Becket take upon landing in Kent after his return to England?

True or false? Following the murder of Thomas Becket, the Pope excommunicated Becket.

Even powerful monarchs like Henry felt they needed to seek forgiveness 

It had no impact on the actions of kings and rulers

Religion was a personal matter for monarchs

What does Henry's public act of penance reveal about the power of the Church during the medieval period?

It made him more dependent on the English Church

It strengthened his position and authority

How did the Pope's support after 1172 affect Henry's position? 

to be expelled from the Catholic Church by the Pope

to punish yourself to seek God’s forgiveness for a sin

a large and impressive church; contains the seat of a bishop

Match the key words with the correct definitions.

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Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering

Adult supervision recommended

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

Eleanor of Aquitaine and the end of Henry II's reign

Lesson outcome

Content guidance

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