Henry II EQ13 - Why on earth did Henry pledge himself to Philip as his overlord for all his 'lands beyond the sea' in 1183 - Joshua Powell | Biblioteka

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Why did Henry II request Richard and Geoffrey to pay homage to Henri?

To strengthen political ties with France

To prevent further rebellion in case of his death

To establish their loyalty to Henri

To weaken their authority in their territories

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What was Richard's response to Henry II's request?

He refused to pay homage

He negotiated for better terms

He readily accepted the terms

He pledged allegiance but without sincerity

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Why did Richard refuse to pay homage?

He did not respect Henri

He wanted Aquitaine to remain independent

He wanted to seize power over England

He opposed Henry II's decision

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What was Geoffrey's stance on Henry II's request?

He supported Richard's refusal

He rejected it fearing it would limit his power

He remained neutral and did not take sides

He agreed to take the oath

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What led to increased tensions between Richard and Henri in 1183?

Richard married Henri's enemy

Richard attacked Henri

Henri seized Richard's lands

Richard fortified a castle in Henri’s territory

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Why did the people of Poitou petition for Henri to replace Richard?

Richard was mean and sexually irresponsible

Richard wasn't a native French speaker

Richard failed to pay his taxes

Richard was weak

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Why did Richard refuse to pay homage to Henry II, despite his initial agreement?

He was plotting against Henry II

He felt humiliated by Henry II's actions

He was exiled from the kingdom

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What was the objective of Philip, the young king of France, in funding Henri with a mercenary military?

To destabilise the Angevin dynasty

To attain land

To directly rule the Angevins

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Who started the rebellion against Henry and Richard in 1182?

Geoffrey

Brabanter mercenaries

Henri

Philip

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What did Henri demand from Henry II in 1182 (this was eventually refused)

Control over Normandy, Anjou or England

Support for his rebellion

More money

Access to Richard's lands

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What happened to the envoys Henry II sent to try and broker peace with Henri?

They were massacred.

They successfully brokered peace.

They were imprisoned.

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When did Henri die?

July 1183

June 1183

June 1182

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How did Henri's death impact the rebellion?

it stopped

it continued

it got worse - Henri was a martyr

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Who was supposed to inherit the Vexin as per the conditions of Henry II's marriage deal now that Henri had died?

Henry II himself

Margaret, Philip’s sister

Philip, Margaret’s brother

Becket, the broker

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What unusual action did Henry II take to demonstrate possession over the Vexin?

He paraded Eleanor around the Vexin

He declared war on Philip

He built a castle there

He moved to the Vexin permanently

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Philip said that, if Henry II wanted to keep the Vexin, Alice would have to marry...

Richard

Henry II's son, John

Henry II's brother, William

Himself

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Why was Philip's proposal contentious for Henry II?

He was having an affair with Alice

There was a religious conflict

He had already promised his son to another

He opposed alliances with France

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Under what treaty had Alice been originally betrothed to Richard?

Treaty of Versailles

Treaty of Wallingford

Treaty of Montmirail

Peace of Middleham

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Why did Richard refuse Henry II's proposal to trade Aquitaine for England, Normandy, and Anjou?

He believed it was a trick and an unfair deal.

He did not like Normandy or Anjou.

He had no interest in ruling England.

He preferred the climate in Aquitaine.

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Why did Henry II approach Richard with the proposal?

Richard had previously expressed interest in these lands.

Henri had died

Henry II was looking for a way to get rid of Aquitaine.

Henry II wanted to create a stronger alliance with Richard.

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Why was Richard living with Philip at the time?

He had been banished from England by Henry II.

He was angry at his father for denying him rights.

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Why did Richard believe that Henry II might give the lands of Poitou to John?

Richard had heard rumors from other sources.

Philip convinced him of Henry II's plans.

Henry II had previously hinted at such a decision.