Northumbria was a former Anglo-Saxon kingdom in north-east England in modern-day Northumberland

Mercia was a major Anglo-Saxon kingdom in the central part of England

having supremacy is having more power than anyone else

a barrier is a fence or obstacle that prevents movement or access

The rise of Mercia

History

In 'Britain’s settlement by Anglo-Saxons: what changed after the Romans left?' pupils learnt how Anglo-Saxon migration changed Britain after the Romans' departure. In 'The Anglo-Saxons: how do we know about life in Anglo-Saxon England?' pupils learn about Anglo Saxon culture and society in more detail, and the evidence base for the claims that historians make about this period.

In 'Early Islamic Civilisation: what connected Baghdad to the wider world?' pupils deepened their understanding of the 'Golden Age' of Islamic civilisation by examining how Baghdad was connected to the wider world. In 'Britain’s settlement by Anglo-Saxons: what changed after the Romans left?' pupils return to one part of the world that was connected to Baghdad through trade: sub-Roman Britain.

Britain's settlement by Anglo-Saxons: what changed after the Romans left?

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

Which two of the following were considered to be the most powerful Anglo-Saxon kingdoms by 750 CE?

Who was the King of Mercia from 757 to 796 CE?

a country or area ruled by a king or queen

a fence or obstacle that prevents movement or access

an Anglo-Saxon word meaning the ruler of all of Britain

Seven distinct Anglo-Saxon kingdoms were established in Britain.

Offa built a barrier between Mercia and the Welsh tribes.

Starting with the earliest, sort these events into chronological order.

What was the name of the large barrier that was built between Mercia and Wales?

He established friendships across Britain through marriage.

His armies defeated many other kingdoms across Britain.

His name meant 'wolf' and wolves are powerful.

Pick the reasons why Offa was such a powerful Anglo-Saxon king.

How many Anglo-Saxon kingdoms were there around 600 CE?

attack Britain to bring it back under Roman control

convert the pagan Anglo-Saxons to Christianity

What was Augustine sent to Britain to do by the Pope in 597 CE?

What is the name of the tribe that arrived in Britain from Ireland around the early 400s CE?

Match the Anglo-Saxon god or goddess with the day of the week named after them.

what language church services should be in

whether they should celebrate Christmas or not

What **three** things did the Roman Christians and Celtic Christians disagree on?

What was the name given to the meeting between the Celtic and Roman Christians to decide what type of Christianity should be used in Britain?

Content guidance

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.

The rise of Mercia

Lesson outcome

Content guidance

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