The Crusades: Richard the Lionheart

History
Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
6 questions
~12 mins
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This worksheet provides reading comprehension activities focusing on Richard the Lionheart's role in the Crusades, encouraging students to analyse and compare historical sources and events.

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The Crusades: Richard the Lionheart

Subject: HistoryGrade: Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
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Grade Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
A

Introduction to Richard the Lionheart and the Crusades

Source A: A Chronicler's View

'Richard the Lionheart was a brave but sometimes reckless leader who dedicated himself to reclaiming Jerusalem, often risking his own life and that of his men.' Provenance: Excerpt from a medieval chronicle written by an anonymous historian, late 12th century.

1.
Outline Richard the Lionheart's main goal during the Crusades. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
2.
Compare the perspective of Source A with the view that Richard was primarily interested in personal glory. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
B

Richard's Leadership and Military Actions

Source B: A Modern Historian's View

'Richard the Lionheart was a skilled military leader who achieved significant victories, but his focus on warfare sometimes limited his ability to negotiate peace.' Provenance: Historical analysis written by a modern historian, 21st century.

1.
Explain how Source B views Richard's military leadership. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
2.
Compare Richard's military successes with his ability to negotiate peace. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
C

Impact of Richard's Crusade

Source C: A Contemporary Perspective

'Although Richard's efforts led to some military successes, the Crusade ultimately failed to achieve its goal of capturing Jerusalem.' Provenance: Writings by a medieval historian, shortly after Richard's death.

1.
Explain why the Crusade was considered a failure according to Source C. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
2.
Analyse how the sources present different views on Richard the Lionheart's effectiveness as a leader. (6 marks)
[6 marks]

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Created
1/1/2026
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1/1/2026
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