Year 2 - History
Constantine II, the Vikings and St Columba's relics
Conflict, conquest and empires
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Unit Summary
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.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to describe how Constantine recaptured the bones of St Columba.
Key Notes
- 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.
Vocabulary To Learn
- 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 Mistakes To Avoid
- Pupils may think the relics of St Columba were valuable.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Summarise this historical learning in two key ideas.
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.
2. Define this history term and explain why it matters in this topic. 'relics'
relics are items of religious importance from the past, and are often the remains of saints.
3. Correct this common history misconception using evidence language.
Mistake: Pupils may think the relics of St Columba were valuable. Correction: The relics of St Columba were an important symbol of the Christian faith throughout the kingdom of Alba.
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