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What was Eleanor of Aquitaine's relationship to the French throne?
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?
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?
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?
Why was Eleanor kept in semi-confinement from 1174 to 1189?
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In what capacity did Eleanor become active in affairs of state after the death of her son Richard I?
In what capacity did Eleanor become active in affairs of state after the death of her son Richard I?
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What historical event did Eleanor's marriage to Henry II contribute to two centuries later?
What historical event did Eleanor's marriage to Henry II contribute to two centuries later?
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