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Middle Ages: King John

Resources for Year 8 study of Medieval History

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LEVEL 1

Brief, basic information laid out in an easy-to-read format. May use informal language. (Includes most news articles)

LEVEL 2

Provides additional background information and further reading. Introduces some subject-specific language.

LEVEL 3

Lengthy, detailed information. Frequently uses technical/subject-specific language. (Includes most analytical articles)

Who was King John?

Podcast: The Norman Yoke

Focus Questions

  • What were the motivations or achievements of your person in the medieval period?
  • Why is your person considered significant?
  • What are the key dates and locations for your person's life?
  • What events and/or changes was your person associated with and what was their role in them?
  • How did your person change the structure or ideas of their society?
  • Explain with reference to at least two different historian's opinions.
  • In your opinion was this person's influence mainly positive, negative or both?

King John: Articles