relics are items of religious importance from the past, and are often the remains of saints

a monastery is a place where monks live and worship

Constantine II, the Vikings and St Columba's relics

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? 

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

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

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

Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering

items of religious importance from the past (often remains of saints)

Match these keywords to their definitions.

What did the Viking Ivar take control of at Dunkeld?

The relics of St Columba were taken to Dunkeld monastery.

Constantine defeated Giric and became king.

Place these events in order starting with the earliest.

Constantine was too {{}} to fight Giric and take back Alba.

Archaeological evidence suggests the battle was ...

the act of getting back at someone for something they did to you

a defensive feature where a fort is built on top of a hill

Which of these definitions matches the keyword revenge?

Content guidance

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

Depiction or discussion of serious crime

Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering

Adult supervision required

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

Constantine II, the Vikings and St Columba's relics

Lesson outcome

Content guidance

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