Eleanor of Aquitaine Quiz

At what age did Eleanor inherit her property?

What did Eleanor of Aquitaine complain about regarding her marriage?

• She married a soldier

• She married a merchant

• She married a farmer

• She married a monk

How many women warriors did Eleanor gather for the Second Crusade?

What was Eleanor's father's title?

• Duke of Aquitaine

• Duke of Normandy

• Duke of Burgundy

• Duke of Brittany

What was unusual about Eleanor's request to Louis?

• She asked for a new castle.

• She requested more land.

• She wanted to become queen.

• She demanded a divorce.

What activities did Eleanor join Henry in?

• Sailing and fishing

• Hunting for fox and quail

• Painting and sculpting

• Writing and poetry

What did Eleanor establish after moving out?

• A new kingdom

• A school for women

• A court of her own

• A trading company

What did Henry try to do to Eleanor?

• Banish her to a convent

• Make her queen

• Give her a castle

• Marry her to a prince

What did Eleanor do after being freed?

• Retired to a quiet life

• Resumed her strenuous life

• Became a nun

• Moved to another country

What did Eleanor wear while traveling?

• Blue silk gowns

• White cotton robes

• Green velvet dresses

• Red silk gowns