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Where was Isabella born?
Where was Isabella born?
- Rome
- London
- Paris (correct)
- Madrid
What was the political intent behind Isabella's marriage to Edward II of England?
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?
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?
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?
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 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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
Where was Isabella allowed to retire after Edward III took her as a prisoner?
