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The Church & Religion in Medieval & Early Modern UK: The Case of Becket

History
Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
6 questions
~12 mins
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This worksheet guides students through key events related to Thomas Becket, exploring the timeline and significance of his life and death within the context of medieval religion and politics.

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#History
#History
#The Church & Religion
#Standard
#Timeline & Chronology
#Becket
#Create a chronological timeline of key events related to Thomas Becket
#Explain the significance of Becket's death in medieval England
#Compare different perspectives on Becket's relationship with King Henry II
#Analyse how Becket's martyrdom influenced the power of the Church

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The Church & Religion in Medieval & Early Modern UK: The Case of Becket

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Grade Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
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Timeline of Thomas Becket's Life and Death

Source A: Biographical Summary of Thomas Becket Thomas Becket was born around 1118 in London. He became the Archbishop of Canterbury in 1162. Becket was a close friend of King Henry II, but their relationship became strained over church rights. Becket was murdered on 29 December 1170 in Canterbury Cathedral by knights loyal to the King.

Source B: Excerpt from a Medieval Chronicle

'The martyrdom of Becket shocked all of England and greatly increased the church's influence.' Provenance: Medieval chronicler, 13th century.

1.
Outline the main events in the life of Thomas Becket in chronological order. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
2.
Explain why Becket's death was considered a significant event in medieval England. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
3.
Compare the perspectives of the King and the Church on Becket's conflict. (6 marks)
[6 marks]
4.
Analyse how Becket's martyrdom affected the power of the Church in England. (6 marks)
[6 marks]
5.
Write a brief explanation of how Becket's death might have influenced people's views of the monarchy and the church. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
6.
Describe the impact of Becket's death on medieval England's religious community. (4 marks)
[4 marks]

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