History / Year 8 / Historical Knowledge and Understanding

Curriculum content descriptions

Dominance of the Catholic Church and the role of significant individuals such as Charlemagne (ACDSEH052)

Elaborations
  • explaining why Charlemagne was a significant figure in Medieval Europe, such as his expansion of the Frankish kingdom and his support of the Church
General capabilities
  • Critical and creative thinking Critical and creative thinking
  • Intercultural understanding Intercultural understanding
ScOT terms

Middle Ages,  Significant people,  Religious history,  Christianity

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