Year 7 History Homework Booklet

Complete the tasks week by week each half term.

Spring Term 1 – week 1

Kings of Medieval England: 1066-1216

For your homework, revise and memorise the order of English medieval

kings between 1066-1216

There will be a small quiz next lesson!

William I: 1066-1087William II: 1087-1100

Henry I: 1100-1135Stephen: 1135-1154Henry II: 1154-1189Richard I: 1189-1199

John : 1199-1216

Spring Term 1 – week 2

Reading activity

Look at the reading titled: Who were Henry II and Thomas Becket.

Answer the following questions after reading the information:

When did Henry II become King?

What was Thomas Becket’s job in 1154?

What was the relationship like at that time? Were they friends, enemies?

Spring Term 1 – Week 2 reading

Henry II was a warrior king. He was never still, travelling his kingdom, only resting to have a feast. When not fighting, he was hunting, when not hunting he was writing laws. He had a raging temper and a taste for revenge, yet he could be calm, wise and dignified.

Monarchs always had favourites, but few so dominated a reign as Thomas Becket did that of young Henry II. Thomas was a son of a Norman merchant in London and was a royal secretary when Henry became king in 1154. The new king saw in Thomas a good lawyer and diplomat and the two became close friends. Within weeks of Henry being crowned, Henry made Thomas his Chancellor. They worked together, ate together, travelled together and played together.

Spring Term 1 – week 3

Written Task

We will soon be answering this question: Why was blood spilt on the cathedral floor?

Was it the short-term reasons (Henry II’s rage and Thomas’ refusal to follow the rules) or long-term reasons (Henry II’s desire for power or Thomas being exiled) that were more important?

Write a paragraph (5 sentences max.) explaining which reason you think is more important.

Spring Term 1 – week 4

Looking back at last half term…

Last term we investigated the changes that happened during the reign of William I –e.g. the Feudal System.

Who holds the most power in Medieval England and why? Is it the King? Is it the Church? Is it the Barons? (Write three sentences max)

Spring Term 1 – week 5

Topic overview - Read the summary on King John.

What words does Gimson use to describe John? Are they positive or negative?

What do Matthew Paris’ words (below) suggest about how people at the time viewed King John?

“Foul as it is, Hell itself is made worse by the presence of King John” (Matthew Paris)

Is this view similar to his painting of King John?Picture of King John painted by Matthew Paris. Matthew was a monk and not happy towards

John’s attacks on the Church.

Spring Term 1 – week 5 reading

King John triggered, by many of his bad qualities, a greater weight of condemnation (anger) than any other English monarch before Richard III*. The chronicler Matthew Paris expressed the view: “Foul as it is, Hell itself is made worse by the presence of King John”. He was so untrustworthy, devious, suspicious of his subjects, severe in his punishments and unsuccessful in campaigns (so much so he was called “Softsword” for his failed wars in France) that he united a great part of the barons against him and was forced to agree to Magna Carta. Funnily enough, although he was wicked and useless, he caused the drafting of a document which came to be seen as the foundation of English and American liberties (freedom).

*Some believe Richard III murdered his two younger nephews - known as the “Princes in the Tower” – in order to become king!

Spring Term 1 – week 6

Magna Carta over time

We need to make sure that we know the story of Magna Carta over time.

Task 1: Draw a timeline of all the different events that Magna Carta has influenced –e.g. The English Civil War.

Task 2: Near each of the events – write what clauses of Magna Carta were used in that event

Magna Carta has

influenced events from the Middle Ages (e.g.

The Barons War – top picture) all the way to today (e.g. Universal

Declaration of Human Rights –bottom

picture)!

Spring Term 2 – week 1

Meanwhile, Elsewhere…

Whist John was fighting his barons, Genghis Khan was conquering Asia. Research the following questions:

1. Who did he unite and rule?

2. What does “Genghis Khan” mean?

3. What was his greatest achievement?

4. When did he die?

5. Why did the empire break apart after Khan’s death?

Useful links:https://academickids.com/encyclopedia/index.php/Genghis_Khanhttps://www.ducksters.com/biography/world_leaders/genghis_khan.php

Spring Term 2 – week 2

Revision and vocabulary learning

We will soon be answering this question: Why is Magna Carta historically significant?

Task 1:

Use the Quizlet to revise key words: https://quizlet.com/gb/414805493/magna-carta-flash-cards/

Task 2:

Ensure you know the different criteria – e.g. impact throughout time – and examples to go with that criteria

Spring Term 2 – week 3

We have previously looked at why William built castles around England

Look at the following images of the Tower of London.

Task 1: How does the Tower change over time? Pick out (at least), 4 changes.

Task 2: Why do you think it changed over time? (Think about what we have done this term)

Tower of London in

1200

Tower of London in

1300

Spring Term 2 – week 4

Written Task

This is a “Doom Painting” that was found on a wall in Chaldon Church in Surrey. Use the information to help with Task 1 and 2.

Task 1: Look at the “Doom Painting” from Chaldon. What is happening in the top half of the painting? What is happening in the bottom half of the painting?

Task 2: Why do you think this was painted on a wall in a Church?

Spring Term 2 – week 4 reading and help

Spring Term 2 – week 5Vocabulary

Learn these key words and their meanings for next lesson. Cover them up and test yourself or ask someone else to test you!

Peasant Person at the bottom of the Feudal System. They were usually forced to work the land and served a master

The Pope The head of the (Catholic) Church

Confession When people visit a priest to confess their sins (in order to go to Heaven)

Last Rites Before someone dies, a priest will perform the last rites. The dying person will confess their sins and be forgiven. If they don’t, they could go to Hell!

Pestilence Another word for a plague – a contagious disease

Monastery A place where monks live and worship. These can contain hospitals where plague victims could try to be healed.

Revolt When people rebel or fight against a ruler. Usually quite violent

Heresy A belief that does not agree with what the Pope is saying

Spring Term 2 – week 6

Looking back at the year …

We have examined Medieval England from 1066-1400 (or so…)

After Magna Carta, the Black Death and the Peasants’ Revolt, what has happened to power in Medieval England?

Has the Church become even more powerful?

Does the Feudal System still exist?

In your book – write a narrative of how power has changed in Medieval England.

E.g.

In 1066, the King was all-powerful …

After William, the Church started to become very powerful and interfere …

But after 1215, the Barons were starting to become more powerful because …

In the 1300s, the Black Death led to more peasants …

Summer Term 1, Task 1

1. Use the set of flashcards available on Quizlet: https://quizlet.com/_37x2pp (your teacher will post this on Edmodo). Set about learning the 15 key events and dates in British history! Test yourself, test your friends, challenge your family!

2. Have a go at drawing out a timeline and adding the events and dates on without looking them up. Keep going until you succeed!

Keep practising over the next few weeks (and beyond!) until you know your dates!

Summer Term 1 – week 2

‘How far did the Normans change England?’

Make a mind map of the ways the Normans changed England: Castles, the Church, Feudal System

Use all the information on the revision checklist, in your purple book and the resources on Edmodo to help you. Ensure you have at least three examples for each change

‘How far did the Normans

change England?’

Castles

Feudal System

The Church

Summer Term 1 – week 3‘Why was Thomas Becket murdered?’

Make a list of the short-term and long-term consequences of Thomas’ death. Ensure

you have 3 examples for both sides

Long-term reasons for Thomas’ death

Short-term reasons for Thomas’ death

Summer Term 1 – week 4

‘Why is Magna Carta historically significant?’

Create a timeline of the different events that were influenced by Magna Carta – e.g. English Civil War (1642-1649) and Barons War in the 13th century

Use all the information on the revision checklist, inyour purple books and on Edmodo to help you.

Summer Term 1 – week 5Meanwhile in South America, the Incas are becoming powerful. Use the links to fill in the key information and answer the following questions:

1) Who were the Incas?

2) Where did they live?

3) Who did they worship?

4) What is Machu Pichu? Why is it really important?

https://www.dkfindout.com/uk/history/incas/https://www.ducksters.com/history/inca/mythology_and_religion.phphttps://www.ducksters.com/history/inca/machu_picchu.php

Summer Term 1 – week 6

Why is the Middle East so significant?

The top map was made by Islamic scholars and the bottom by monks in England around the same time!

What can this tell us about the Islamic Empire?

Write down three other ways in which the Middle East was significant. Use this website to help you: https://www.bbc.com/bitesize/guides/zx9xsbk/revision/1

Summer Term 2 – week 1

Written task:

This is a Spanish map made in the 1300s.

What can we see in the map?

What do you think this tell us about European and African relations (Did they know each other?)?

What does it show about the wealth and power of African kingdoms?

Summer Term 2 – week 2Let’s research more about Mali!

Use the links and find out the information in the boxes provided and answer the following questions:

1) What is an empire?

2) Where was the Malian Empire?

3) How many cities were there?

4) What was the size of the population?

5) What goods did they trade?

6) Give an example of an Islamic scholar who visited and wrote about Mali.

7) The Malian Empire did not always write their history down. How do we know about them?

Useful links:https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mali_Empirehttps://www.blackpast.org/global-african-history/mali-empire-ca-1200/http://web.cocc.edu/cagatucci/classes/hum211/CoursePack/coursepackpast/maligriot.htm

Summer Term 2 – week 3Women in the Middle Ages

It wasn’t just men who lived in the Middle Ages!

Using the following links – find and research at least five influential women of the Middle Ages.

Who were they? What did they do? Why were they really important?

E.g. Queen Radegund – why does she have a connection with Cambridge? (Even has a road named after her!)

Useful links: https://www.jesus.cam.ac.uk/college/about-us/history/people-note/st-radegundhttp://st-radegund.co.uk/history-of-st-radegundhttps://www.ancient.eu/article/1350/twelve-famous-women-of-the-middle-ages/https://www.historyextra.com/period/medieval/six-trailblazing-medieval-women/https://www.thoughtco.com/notable-women-of-medieval-europe-3529688

Summer Term 2 – week 4

Overview of Year 7!

We have examined a lot of history this year! We have investigated events and individuals from around 1000AD to 1400AD.

Task: Write down your top ten takeaways from this year.

Who has been the most influential? What did you find the most interesting? What event was the most significant?