🏛️ History · Medieval Times
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
Typical age: 5–7 years
“Could your child explain what a king or queen actually did in medieval times, beyond just wearing a crown?”
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Must understand royal power before studying its limitation through Magna Carta
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