Pre-historic times
1. When did the first people arrive in the islands?
2. Who were the Celts? 3. Name three main Celtic groups. 4. What is Stonehenge? When was it made? What was it used for? 5. Who were the Druids? What did they do? Watch the video to find more about the Celts. |
King Arthur and his legend
Watch the video and answer the questions
1. Who were his parents? 2. Who was Merlin? 3. Who was Guinevere? 4. What was the Excalibur? |
Other invasions
Watch the video and answer the following questions.
1. Who invaded Britain when the Romans left? 2. Why did they come to Britain? 3. What were the names of the kingdoms they established? Watch this video to find out about the invaders who came next. 4. Who came next? 5. Who stopped them at first? 6. What happened in 1066? Read more about the invasions here. |
Robin Hood
Richard I "Lionheart" was hardly ever in England as he was too busy defending his French possessions or fighting in the Holy Land. During that time, his brother John "Lackland" took his throne and startled another civil war. This is how the story of Robin Hood emerges. In 1215 John signs the Magna Carta giving some power to the people.
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