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Conflict, conquest and empires

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Why this, why now

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.

Prior knowledge requirements

  • Ardaydu waa inay yaqaanaan aasaaska maadada.
  • Ardaydu waa inay awoodaan inay raacaan tilmaamo fudud.
Unit 1 / 5

Conflict, conquest and empires

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.

12 lessons
  1. Constantine II's early life and exile in Ireland
  2. Suleiman the Lawgiver
  3. Suleiman and the Ottoman 'Golden Age'
  4. The rise of Alba under Constantine II
  5. Boudica meets her end
  6. Boudica and Prasutagus
  7. Suleiman the general
  8. John and the 'Lionheart'
  9. Boudica the warrior
  10. King John and Magna Carta
  11. King John and his barons
  12. Constantine II, the Vikings and St Columba's relics