Edexcel GCSE History: The reigns of King Richard I and King John, 1189–1216

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B2 The reigns of King Richard I and King John, 1189–1216

In this module, students will cover the following topics in line with the Edexcel specifications booklet. Detailed information for the module can be found on page 20-21.

Topics include:

Key topic 1: Life and government in England, 1189–1216

  • 1 The feudal system
  • 2 Kingship and succession
  • 3 Royal government and finances
  • 4 English society

Key topic 2: Involvements overseas, 1189–1204

  • 1 The nature of crusading
  • 2 Richard, the Crusader King
  • 3 Aftermath of the crusade
  • 4 Richard, John and the loss of Normandy

Key topic 3: King John’s downfall, 1205–16

  • 1 The dispute with the Papacy
  • 2 Worsening relations with the barons
  • 3 Magna Carta and the First Barons’ War
  • 4 The succession

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This module download also includes the following teaching resources:

  • Module 12 Thomas Asbridge On The Greatest Knight (mp4)
  • Module 1 Medieval Religion (pdf)
  • Module 13 Treaty Of Lambeth (mp4)
  • Module 5-7 18th May 1291- Siege Of Acre Signals Ends Of Crusader Influence (mp4)
  • Module 7 2 (mp4)
  • Module 4 Medieval Village Assessment Research (doc)
  • Module 4 The Importance Of The Wool Trade In Medieval Times (docx)
  • Module 13 The Succession Problem (docx)
  • Module 12 The Outbreak Of War (docx)
  • Module 4 Statute Of Merchant Stick In (docx)
  • Module 2 Raising Taxes Under Richard And John (docx)
  • Module 4 Medieval Jobs (docx)
  • Module 1 The Feudal System Diagram (pdf)
  • Module 4 The Importance Of The Wool Trade In Medieval Times (pdf)
  • Module 2 Richard Lionheart (pdf)
  • Module 4 Medieval Life (pdf)
  • Module 4 The Worst Jobs In History (mp4)
  • Module 4 Horrible Histories A Businessman Uses A Medieval Toilet (mp4)
  • Module 4 Medieval Village Assessment Research (pdf)
  • Module 6 Horrible Histories Saladin Explains His Plan During The Crusades (mp4)
  • Module 4 Villeins (pdf)
  • Module 7 (mp4)
  • Module 4 Villeins (doc)
  • Module 2 Prince Arthur S Murder (docx)
  • Module 4 Horrible Histories King John S Real Plantagenet Hustle (mp4)
  • Module 2 Richard I Chart (pdf)
  • Module 1 The Medieval University (mp4)
  • Module 4 Statute Of Merchant Stick In (pdf)
  • Module 4- Medieval Towns (pdf)
  • Module 2 Prince Arthur S Murder (pdf)
  • Module 2 Richard Lionheart (docx)
  • Module 4 Medieval Jobs (pdf)
  • Module 4 Medieval Towns (pptx)
  • Module 1 Medieval Church Information (pdf)
  • Module 11 Magna Carta And The Emergence Of Parliament (mp4)
  • Module 4- Medieval Towns (doc)
  • Module 4 The Jews Of York 1190 By Barry Levinson Facts For Yom Kippur Tisha B Av Copy (mp4)
  • Module 8 Chateau Guillard (pptx)
  • Module 2 Richard I Chart (docx)
  • Module 4- Medieval Towns (docx)
  • Module 5-7 Battle Of Arsuf 1191 (mp4)
  • Module 1 Medieval Church (pdf)
  • Module 1 Medieval Religion (doc)
  • Module 9 How Did John Annoy The Barons Mind Map (docx)
  • Module 2 Raising Taxes Under Richard And John (pdf)
  • Module 5-7 The Third Crusade (docx)
  • Module 12 The Outbreak Of War (pdf)
  • Module 11 Magna Carta Problems Venn Diagram (pdf)
  • Module 2 King Richard I The Lionheart 1157-11991 (mp4)
  • Module 11 Horrible Histories Epic Magna Carta Rap Battle Cbbc (mp4)
  • Module 5-7 Holy Warriors Clip- Richard The Lionheart And Saladin (mp4)
  • Module 13 The Succession Problem (pdf)
  • Module 4 Medieval Towns Image (pdf)
  • Module 1 The Feudal System Diagram (doc)
  • Module 9 How Did John Annoy The Barons Mind Map (pdf)
  • Module 5-7 The Third Crusade (pdf)
  • Module 5-7- Horrible Histories Saladin Explains His Plan During The Crusades (mp4)
  • Module 6 Horrible Histories Bob Hale S Crusades Report (mp4)
  • Module 1 The Feudal System (mp4)
  • Module 3 Norman Government (pptx)
  • Module 4 Horrible Histories Coronation Of King John King John S X-Treme Survival (mp4)
  • Module 4 Medieval Antisemitism Secondary History Hunting For History (mp4)
  • Module 4 Medieval Life (pptx)
  • Module 11 Magna Carta Problems Venn Diagram (pptx)
  • Module 5-7 Saladin And His Effects On Crusaders (mp4)
  • Module 9 Timeline Of King John And The Pope (docx)
  • Module 1 Medieval Church (pptx)
  • Module 11 Magna Carta A3 Sheet (docx)
  • Module 9 Timeline Of King John And The Pope (pdf)
  • Module 2 -Prince John (mp4)
  • Module 2 King John Source Interpretations Sheet (pdf)
  • Module 2 King John Table (pptx)
  • Module 2 King Richard I The Lionheart 1157-1199 (mp4)
  • Module 1 Medieval Church (doc)
  • Module 3 Raising Taxes (pptx)
  • Module 5-7 The Third Crusade- A Concise Overview For Students (mp4)
  • Module 11 Magna Carta A3 Sheet (pdf)
  • Module 5-7 Horrible Histories Bob Hale S Crusades Report (mp4)
  • Module 9 John S Dispute With The Papacy (pptx)
  • Module 2 King John Table (pdf)
  • Module 2 King John Lackland 1167-12161 (mp4)
  • Module 5-7 The Crusades Pilgrimage Or Holy War-- Crash Course World History 15 (mp4)
  • Module 5 The Crusades Pilgrimage Or Holy War-- Crash Course World History 15 (mp4)
  • Module 10 Tales Of Magna Carta Chapter Two- King John Vs (mp4)
  • Module 2 King Richard (pptx)
  • Module 1 Feudal System And The Church (pptx)
  • Module 9 Tales Of Magna Carta Chapter One- The Road To Magna Carta (mp4)
  • Module 2 King John Lackland 1167-1216 (mp4)
  • Module 4 Persecution Of The Jews (pptx)
  • Module 2 King John Source Interpretations Sheet (doc)
  • Module 1 Feudal System And Duties (pptx)
  • Module 11 Magna Carta (pptx)
  • Module 2 Losses Under King John (pptx)
  • Module 11 The Story Of Magna Carta (mp4)
  • Edexcel GCSE History Exam Booklets (zip)