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Eleanor of Aquitaine: A Remarkable Figure in Medieval Europe

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What was Eleanor of Aquitaine's relationship to the French throne?

She was the mother of the French king

She was married to the heir to the French throne (correct)

She was a powerful advisor to the French king

She was the queen of France

How did Eleanor regain possession of Aquitaine after her marriage to Louis VII was annulled?

Through a diplomatic negotiation with the French king

Through a political alliance with England

Through a military conquest

Through inheritance from her father (correct)

What territories were brought together under one rule through Eleanor's marriage to Henry II of England?

Spain, France, and England

England, Aquitaine, Anjou, and Normandy (correct)

England, Aquitaine, Scotland, and Normandy

Germany, Italy, and France

Why was Eleanor kept in semi-confinement from 1174 to 1189?

Due to her involvement in a rebellion against Henry II Signup and view all the answers

In what capacity did Eleanor become active in affairs of state after the death of her son Richard I?

As a regent overseeing the realm Signup and view all the answers

What historical event did Eleanor's marriage to Henry II contribute to two centuries later?

The Hundred Years' War Signup and view all the answers

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Questions and Answers

What was Eleanor of Aquitaine's relationship to the French throne?

How did Eleanor regain possession of Aquitaine after her marriage to Louis VII was annulled?

What territories were brought together under one rule through Eleanor's marriage to Henry II of England?

Why was Eleanor kept in semi-confinement from 1174 to 1189?

In what capacity did Eleanor become active in affairs of state after the death of her son Richard I?

What historical event did Eleanor's marriage to Henry II contribute to two centuries later?

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