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Constantine II, the Vikings and St Columba's relics
I can describe how Constantine recaptured the bones of St Columba.
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Year 2
Constantine II, the Vikings and St Columba's relics
I can describe how Constantine recaptured the bones of St Columba.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- After he defeated his father's enemy, Constantine became King of Alba, but he had no time to relax.
- His kingdom was under attack by the Vikings, who had taken control of an important place called Dunkeld.
- The bones of an important Scottish saint, Saint Columba, were held there, and the Vikings had taken them.
- Constantine led his army against the Vikings, driving them out and recapturing Dunkeld and the relics.
Keywords
Relics - relics are items of religious importance from the past, and are often the remains of saints
Monastery - a monastery is a place where monks live and worship
Common misconception
Pupils may think the relics of St Columba were valuable.
The relics of St Columba were an important symbol of the Christian faith throughout the kingdom of Alba.
Explore images of modern day Dunkeld.
Teacher tip
Content guidance
- Depiction or discussion of sensitive content
- Depiction or discussion of serious crime
- Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering
Supervision
Adult supervision required
Licence
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except where otherwise stated. See Oak's terms & conditions (Collection 2).Starter quiz
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6 Questions
Q1.
Constantine was too to fight Giric and take back Alba.
Q2.
Why did Constantine want revenge?
His money was stolen.
His home was destroyed.
Q3.
Who ran away and hid at Dundurn?
Constantine
Donald
Q4.
Constantine defeated Giric.
false
Q5.
Archaeological evidence suggests the battle was ...
quiet
quick
Q6.
Which of these definitions matches the keyword revenge?
being banned from your own country
a defensive feature where a fort is built on top of a hill
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6 Questions
Q1.
What year did Constantine defeat Giric?
600 CE
800 CE
Q2.
Match these keywords to their definitions.
items of religious importance from the past (often remains of saints)
a place where monks live and worship
Q3.
What did the Viking Ivar take control of at Dunkeld?
the shops
Q4.
Place these events in order starting with the earliest.
Q5.
Whose relics were taken by the Vikings?
St David
St Patrick
Q6.
Constantine defeated the Vikings.
false
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