Year 2 - History
Eleanor and the Second Crusade
Ruling and religion
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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 Eleanor and Louis' relationship and how they went on a crusade.
Key Notes
- 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.
Vocabulary To Learn
- 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 Mistakes To Avoid
- Some may think that Eleanor and Louis were not married for very long.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Summarise this historical learning in two key ideas.
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.
2. Define this history term and explain why it matters in this topic. 'crusade'
a crusade was a war fought between different religious groups.
3. Correct this common history misconception using evidence language.
Mistake: Some may think that Eleanor and Louis were not married for very long. Correction: Eleanor and Louis were married for 15 years before their marriage was annulled by the church.
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