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A quiz on the great rebellion of 1173-4 and the reasons as to why the participants took part in the civil war.

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Causes of the Great Rebellion

Questão 1 de 3

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What was the main grievance of the Young King Henry?

Selecione uma das seguintes:

  • He felt that is father's affairs undermined his mother

  • His six year old brother, had been given castles whereas he was given none

  • Henry had bullied him as a child, and he felt it was time for payback

Explicação

Questão 2 de 3

1

What was the principle motive of Queen Eleanor of Aquitaine in taking part in the great rebellion?

Selecione uma ou mais das seguintes:

  • Henry II had been having an affair with Rosamund Clifford (aka Fair Rosamund) and she wished to get her own back.

  • Eleanor was angry at the refusal of her husband to endow her children with a suitable level of power.

  • She felt that her homeland of Aquitaine was being undermined by Henry II, and it was not being given the status or power it deserved.

Explicação

Questão 3 de 3

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What went wrong for Eleanor when she attempted to join the rebellion with her sons?

Selecione uma das seguintes:

  • She became pregnant with Prince John, and was therefore unable to participate.

  • She was captured on her way to Paris to join the court of King Louis VII

  • Riding, she broke her ankle and was unable to walk to Paris.

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