Eleanor of Aquitaine and the Angevin Empire

What was Eleanor of Aquitaine's primary concern when returning to Aquitaine after her divorce?

• Avoiding a kidnapping

• Finding a new husband

• Seeking revenge on Louis VII

• Reclaiming her lands

Why did Louis VII agree to annul his marriage with Eleanor?

• He wanted to marry someone else

• He needed a male heir

• He was pressured by the church

• He lost interest in ruling

What was significant about Eleanor's marriage to Henry, Duke of Normandy?

• It was a love match

• It was arranged by the church

• It was a secret marriage

• It was a political alliance

What was the Angevin Empire known for?

• Its vast territory

• Its cultural achievements

• Its religious reforms

• Its military conquests

How did Eleanor contribute to the governance of the Angevin Empire?

• She had no significant role

• She led military campaigns

• She was a powerful regent

• She focused on cultural patronage

What was a major source of tension between Henry and Eleanor?

• Disagreements over their children's future

• Henry's infidelity

• Eleanor's support for the church

• Eleanor's political ambitions

What was Eleanor's response to her sons' rebellion against Henry?

• She fled to another country

• She sided with Henry

• She supported her sons

• She remained neutral

What nickname was given to Henry's youngest son, John?

• John the Conqueror

• John the Brave

• John the Wise

• John Lackland

What was a key factor in the rebellion led by young Henry?

• Discontent with his inheritance

• Desire for more power

• Influence from foreign powers

• Religious differences

What role did Eleanor play in the arts during her time in Aquitaine?

• She was a patron of the arts

• She established art schools

• She wrote famous poetry

• She was a renowned artist