Isabella of France and Edward II of England Marriage

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Where was Isabella born?

Rome

London

Paris (correct)

Madrid

What was the political intent behind Isabella's marriage to Edward II of England?

To expand the French territory

To settle conflicts between France and England over French land (correct)

To create an alliance with Scotland

To strengthen the English navy

What dangerous situation did Edward put Isabella in during their marriage?

Abandoned her in Scotland without provisions (correct)

Left her alone in a forest infested with wild animals

Trapped her in a burning castle

Sent her on a diplomatic mission to a hostile country

Who did King Edward II pay more attention to than Isabella during their marriage?

Piers Gaveston and Hugh the younger Despenser Signup and view all the answers

What did Isabella do when her brother, King Charles IV of France, seized Edward's French possessions?

She gathered an army to oppose Edward Signup and view all the answers

Who was Isabella's husband when she dramatically begged for Hugh the younger Despenser to be banished from the kingdom?

Edward II of England Signup and view all the answers

Who refused to expel Isabella when Edward demanded her return to England?

King Charles Signup and view all the answers

What did King Edward offer as a reward when Isabella and Mortimer landed at Suffolk?

A reward for their deaths Signup and view all the answers

On what date was Edward III crowned king of England?

January 25, 1327 Signup and view all the answers

How did Isabella famously plot to murder the deposed king without drawing blame on themselves?

Sending a famous order to kill the king Signup and view all the answers

When Edward III became old enough to rule by himself, what did he do with Isabella?

Took her as a prisoner Signup and view all the answers

Where was Isabella allowed to retire after Edward III took her as a prisoner?

Castle Rising in Norfolk Signup and view all the answers

Isabella of France and Edward II of England Marriage

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Questions and Answers

Where was Isabella born?

What was the political intent behind Isabella's marriage to Edward II of England?

What dangerous situation did Edward put Isabella in during their marriage?

Who did King Edward II pay more attention to than Isabella during their marriage?

What did Isabella do when her brother, King Charles IV of France, seized Edward's French possessions?

Who was Isabella's husband when she dramatically begged for Hugh the younger Despenser to be banished from the kingdom?

Who refused to expel Isabella when Edward demanded her return to England?

What did King Edward offer as a reward when Isabella and Mortimer landed at Suffolk?

On what date was Edward III crowned king of England?

How did Isabella famously plot to murder the deposed king without drawing blame on themselves?

When Edward III became old enough to rule by himself, what did he do with Isabella?

Where was Isabella allowed to retire after Edward III took her as a prisoner?

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