Eleanor of Aquitaine and the Lionheart Saga

What event led to Richard the Lionheart's capture by the Holy Roman Emperor?

• His alliance with Philip of France

• His conflict with Leopold of Austria

• His shipwreck in Italy

• His refusal to pay taxes

How did Eleanor of Aquitaine respond to the demand for Richard's ransom?

• She ignored the demand

• She sought help from King Philip of France

• She started a letter-writing campaign

• She declared war on the Holy Roman Emperor

What was the outcome of Eleanor's efforts to raise Richard's ransom?

• Richard remained imprisoned

• The ransom was paid and Richard was released

• The Pope refused to help

• John became King of England

Who did Richard the Lionheart name as his heir presumptive before leaving for the Crusade?

• His cousin Leopold

• His nephew Arthur

• His son Henry

• His brother John

What was Eleanor's role after Richard's return to England?

• She opposed Richard's decisions

• She moved to France

• She retired immediately

• She continued to support Richard and manage the empire

How did Eleanor ensure John's succession to the throne?

• By marrying him to a French princess

• By supporting his claim over Arthur's

• By abdicating the throne herself

• By declaring war on France

What was one of the significant impacts of Eleanor's political maneuvers?

• The loss of all French territories

• The signing of the Magna Carta

• The establishment of a cross-channel empire

• The end of the Plantagenet dynasty

What nickname was Eleanor of Aquitaine given due to her influence?

• The Duchess of Normandy

• The Lady of the Lake

• The Mother of Empires

• The Queen of England

Which cultural work was inspired by Eleanor of Aquitaine's life?

• Shakespeare's King John

• The Canterbury Tales

• Beowulf

• The Divine Comedy

What streaming service is promoted at the end of the video?

• Hulu

• Curiosity Stream and Nebula

• Amazon Prime

• Netflix