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Henry II EQ13 - Why on earth did Henry pledge himself to Philip as his overlord for all his 'lands beyond the sea' in 1183
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Question 1
1.
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
Question 2
2.
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
Question 3
3.
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
Question 4
4.
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
Question 5
5.
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
Question 6
6.
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
Question 7
7.
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
Question 8
8.
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
Question 9
9.
Who started the rebellion against Henry and Richard in 1182?
Geoffrey
Brabanter mercenaries
Henri
Philip
Question 10
10.
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
Question 11
11.
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.
Question 12
12.
When did Henri die?
July 1183
June 1183
June 1182
Question 13
13.
How did Henri's death impact the rebellion?
it stopped
it continued
it got worse - Henri was a martyr
Question 14
14.
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
Question 15
15.
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
Question 16
16.
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
Question 17
17.
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
Question 18
18.
Under what treaty had Alice been originally betrothed to Richard?
Treaty of Versailles
Treaty of Wallingford
Treaty of Montmirail
Peace of Middleham
Question 19
19.
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.
Question 20
20.
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.
Question 21
21.
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.
Question 22
22.
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.