Alba is the Gaelic name for Scotland and is where southern and central Scotland is today

exile means being banned from your own country

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

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

Constantine II's early life and exile in Ireland

History

Boudica and Prasutagus

Boudica the warrior

Boudica meets her end

Constantine II, the Vikings and St Columba's relics

The rise of Alba under Constantine II

John and the 'Lionheart'

King John and his barons

King John and Magna Carta

Suleiman the general

Suleiman the Lawgiver

Suleiman and the Ottoman 'Golden Age'

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.

Stories about significant rulers from the past give students an understanding of key ideas related to early rulers, such as struggles for power and religious influence. They learn about specific rulers from different times and places, helping students build a chronological framework.

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

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

Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering

Constantine and Donald lived in exile in Wales. 

Constantine’s father was killed by Giric. 

Constantine and Donald were sent to live in exile in Ireland.

Constantine and Donald were welcomed by their aunt.

Constantine and Donald were taught in a monastery. 

Order these events starting with the earliest. 

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

Match these keywords to their definitions.

A battle to defeat Giric took place on a ...

Boudica's rebellion was trapped in a valley. 

The skilled Romans defeated Boudica and her rebellion.

Order these events starting with the earliest.

Boudica is still remembered even though the rebellion failed.

A traditional story that might not always be true.

Starter Quiz

Boudica's rebellion failed.