Charlemagne

Task A

Charles was called Charlemagne or Charles the Great in Latin. The aim of this lesson is for you to explore a variety of information to try and answer the following question

Does Charlemagne deserve the title "Charles the Great"?

Stage One

Before you look at the evidence, try to think about what makes a "great" king. Work with a partner and discuss the qualities that a great king should have. Once you have agreed write down your five qualities below:

(Remember the time period we are talking about and be ready to explain your choice to the rest of the class.)

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