Henry II EQ 10 - How had Eleanor of Aquitaine's role changed from 1154-72? - Joshua Powell | Biblioteka

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How did Eleanor of Aquitaine exercise power during 1155-68?

Presided over parliament.

Led the army.

Acted as regent.

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What staff role indicated Eleanor's involvement in legal disputes?

Solicitor Lord Thomas.

Clerk Brother John.

Chancellor Master Matthew.

Knight Sir William.

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How did Eleanor maintain her control in England?

Relied on Henry II's political power.

Through her own wealth and influence.

By enforcing strict laws.

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What was significant about Eleanor's role early on in Henry II's reign?

She focused on raising their children

She was instrumental in executing royal reforms by being regent during Henry II's absence

She was excluded from policy making

She was solely responsible for financial matters

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How did Eleanor intervene in the case of purpresture in the abbey of St Albans in 1159?

She made a personal visit to the abbey

She staged a protest

She wrote a writ to protect the abbey

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Who controlled Eleanor of Aquitaine's lands until 1168?

Henry II

Louis VII

Eleanor of Aquitaine

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Why did Eleanor take her son on a five-year stint in Aquitaine starting 1168?

To challenge Henry II's power

To escape from Henry II

To prepare him to become Duke of Aquitaine

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How often did Eleanor of Aquitaine return to her homeland after 1152?

Only during a Christmas stint in 1156-57

Once in 1153

Twice

She never returned

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At the Bordeaux Christmas court, who did Eleanor's Poitevin barons swear allegiance to?

Louis VII

Eleanor of Aquitaine

Henry II

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How did Eleanor of Aquitaine change the signatures on the Aquitanian charter records from 1168?

To 'the queen's faithful followers'

To 'the king's faithful followers'

To 'Aquitaine's faithful followers'

To 'Eleanor's faithful followers'

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Who was coronated as Duke of Aquitaine in 1172?

Henry II

Eleanor of Aquitaine

Eleanor's father

Richard

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What change in Eleanor's remarks in Richard's coronation as Duke of Aquitaine indicates that Aquitaine was becoming her and not Henry's?

She refers to 'I and my subjects'

She refers to 'I and the king's faithful followers'

She refers to 'I and Richard my son'

She refers to 'I and Henry my husband'

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What significant event did Eleanor of Aquitaine orchestrate in 1168 and 1171?

Held her own Christmas courts in Aquitaine

Renegotiated the Treaty of Montmirail

Led military campaigns

Declared independence from Henry II

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How did Eleanor exert her political influence in the duchy?

Received kings of Aragon and Navarre herself

Imposed heavy taxes

Declared war on neighboring regions

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What was Eleanor's stance on the Treaty of Montmirail (1169)?

Remained neutral

Expressed disagreements

Fully supported it

Was unaware of its existence

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What was Eleanor's main concern about the Treaty of Montmirail (1169)?

The treaty was too strict

The treaty did not involve her

The treaty was too lenient

Their sons did not know each other

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What change did Henry II make to Eleanor's role after realizing her increasing independence?

Made her his subordinate

Increased her political power

Limited her military command

Gave her more lands

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Who did the abbot of Saint-Martial ask for military support during an insurrection in 1171?

Robert de Seilhac

Alfonso VIII of Castile

Eleanor of Aquitaine

Henry II

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What action did Henry II take against Robert de Seilhac's rebellion in 1171?

Gave him more power, as Eleanor wished

Had him killed, which Eleanor disagreed with

Allowed Eleanor to use Escheat

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Why was Eleanor of Aquitaine angered by the betrothal of her daughter Eleanor to Alfonso VIII of Castile?

Gascony was given away as dowry, 1/5 of Aquitaine

She wanted Eleanor to marry someone else

She despised Alfonso VIII