The Medieval world for KS3 and 4
Explore medieval life around the world, from Britain and
Europe to the Islamic and Aztec civilization in the medieval
period.
Resources for visits
Islamic Civilizations
Explore the medieval Islamic world. Find out about religion,
science, Islamic buildings and architecture, travel and trade,
courtly life and the Ottomans.
This can be used to support KS3 history: Britain 1066-1500-
Richard I and the Crusades, or European history before 1914 - the
Crusades.
Download this free resource
Word
(1.58Mb) pdf
(396Kb)
Aztecs
Explore the Aztecs Empire- its people and society, gods and
religious belief, symbols and writing, warfare and sacrifice,
trade, art and more…
This resource can be used to support a visit to the Mexican
gallery or to prepare for the classroom.
Download:
part 1 pdf
(6.5mb)
part 2 pdf
(5.8mb)
part
3 pdf
(5mb)
Classroom resources
Presentations
Easy to use, self-contained slideshows.
Thomas Becket
This slideshow looks at the medieval passion for
relics, and helps students decide what we can say about the shrine
of Sir Thomas Becket.
Download: ppt
(2589kb)
support notes pdf (33kb)
Medieval loyalty
Studying medieval seals and badges shows us how people
pledged their loyalty in these often troubled times.
Download: ppt
(1253kb)
support notes pdf (32kb)
Online resources
British Museum websites
Search highlights
of the Museum's medieval collection online
Discover more about the Museum's collection. Find detailed
information, background articles and images of many objects from
the galleries.
Ancient Civilizations
www.ancientcivilizations.co.uk
Explore ancient civilizations from around the world across
time.
Italian City States - find out more about Venice
and the spice trade.
Other useful websites
The National
Archives learning website
British Library – Medieval Realms