Who was responsible for the death of Thomas Becket?
Who was responsible for the death of Thomas Becket?
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- In this lesson, we are going to be learning about the people that contributed to Thomas Becket's death. We are going to learn about King Henry II, his friendship with Becket and his struggle to take back power from the church. We will learn about how Henry and Becket's relationship fell apart due to the struggle between the monarchy and the church and how this led to Becket's death.
Content guidance
- Contains conflict or violence.
Supervision
Adult supervision suggested
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3 Questions
Q1.
Why was King Edward known as Edward the Confessor?
He confessed to committing a serious crime
Nobody knows
Q2.
Who were the three main contenders battling to be king in 1066? Tick three
Edward the Confessor
Tostig Godwinson
Q3.
What was the battle, depicted on the Bayeux Tapestry, called?
The Battle of Fulford
The Battle of Stamford Brook
3 Questions
Q1.
What was the first job Henry II gave to Thomas Beckett?
Archbishop of Canterbury
Archbishop of York
Knight
Q2.
What was Henry II rumoured to have shouted about Thomas Becket?
"Bring me his head!"
"Who will murder this treacherous priest?"
"Will no one rid me of this treasonous scoundrel?"
Q3.
What was the name of the special courts for the clergy?
The cathedral courts
The clergy courts