Eleanor and the Second Crusade
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can describe Eleanor and Louis' relationship and how they went on a crusade.
Key learning points
- Shortly after her father's death, Eleanor married a French prince, Louis.
- Even though Louis became the Duke of Aquitaine, Eleanor got to keep her land for herself.
- Louis became King of France shortly after their marriage, and Eleanor helped him to rule.
- Eleanor went with Louis on a crusade, travelling to Constantinople and Jerusalem.
- Eleanor and Louis' marriage broke down and it was annulled, leaving her free to marry again.
Keywords
Crusade - a crusade was a war fought between different religious groups
Annulled - when a marriage is annulled, it means that the two people are officially no longer married
Common misconception
Some may think that Eleanor and Louis were not married for very long.
Eleanor and Louis were married for 15 years before their marriage was annulled by the church.
Teacher tip
Compare the map of the Second Crusade to modern day maps of Europe. Discuss where Eleanor and Louis travelled on their journey and where the crusaders battled.
Content guidance
Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Eleanor of Aquitaine’s father was the…
Q2.Select the answers to finish this sentence: Eleanor’s family was very…
Q3.When Eleanor was 13, she became the…
Q4.Aquitaine was a large area of modern day…
Q5.Put these events in Eleanor’s life into the correct order.
Q6.As Duchess of Aquitaine, Eleanor was one of the richest women in Europe.
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Eleanor married the of France.
Q2.Eleanor was the Duchess of Aquitaine and her husband became the…
Q3.Eleanor became less powerful when she married Prince Louis.
Q4.A war fought between different religious groups was a...
Q5.Eleanor and Louis travelled from France through places like __________ to Jerusalem.
Q6.Put these events into the correct order, starting with the earliest.
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