Kings & Queens
What medieval kings and queens did: ruling the land, making laws, collecting taxes; the crown and throne as symbols of power; the Tower of London
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Use a medieval tax order and the Tower of London to distinguish royal actions from royal symbols.
Use a medieval tax order and the Tower of London to distinguish royal actions from royal symbols.
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- Explain what a medieval king or queen did (ruled, made laws, led armies, collected taxes)
- Describe at least one symbol of royal power (crown, throne, sceptre)
- Name one famous medieval monarch or describe the Tower of London's role
“Could your child explain what a king or queen actually did in medieval times, beyond just wearing a crown?”
Curriculum record
- Type
- Conceptual
- Subject
- History
- Domain
- Medieval Times
- Age range
- Ages 5–7