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# Kings & Queens

What medieval kings and queens did: ruling the land, making laws, collecting taxes; the crown and throne as symbols of power; the Tower of London

Subject: History · Area: Medieval Times · Ages 5 to 7
Page: https://lightmysky.com/learn/history/kings-and-queens-mt_2DBPJ38iWl

## Ready when they can

- Explain what a ruling medieval king or queen could do (rule a kingdom, make laws, lead armies and collect taxes)
- Describe at least one symbol of royal power (crown, throne, sceptre)
- Name one famous medieval monarch or describe the Tower of London's role

## Lesson: What Kings and Queens Really Did

Castles could be homes for kings and queens. A king ruled a kingdom. Some queens ruled kingdoms too; others were married to kings. Rulers made laws, or rules for the land. They could lead armies and collect taxes, money from the people, to pay for soldiers.

A crown is worn on the head. A throne is a special seat. A sceptre is a special stick. These were signs of royal power.

The Tower of London is a stone fort in England. Medieval kings kept treasure there. They also locked up prisoners, including people they saw as enemies.

**Example.** King Richard the Lionheart ruled long ago in medieval England. He led his army into battle. He wore a crown and sat on a throne. He made laws for his kingdom.

**Tip.** A crown shows royal power. It does not tell us whether a ruler treated people fairly.

**Recap.** Kings and queens ruled the land, made laws, and used crowns, thrones, and forts to show their power.

## Practice

8 questions on this page, each with its working shown.

## Needs first

- [Knights & Armour](https://lightmysky.com/learn/history/knights-and-armour-mt_M_xcaRcvSo)
- [What Is a Castle?](https://lightmysky.com/learn/history/what-is-a-castle-mt_oN7fI4d_kU)

## Opens up

- [Robin Hood & King Arthur](https://lightmysky.com/learn/history/robin-hood-and-king-arthur-mt_0FYFiLTqx4)
- [Medieval Pyramid of Power](https://lightmysky.com/learn/history/medieval-pyramid-of-power-mt_bjlY5TE1y-)
- [Battle of Hastings and 1066](https://lightmysky.com/learn/history/battle-of-hastings-and-1066-mt_OiDHqtLoln)