Home learning recap - Angevin Empire

Henry's idea was to make Thomas _____________________ of Canterbury so he could better control the church.

• archbishop
• monk
• abbot
• pastor

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Why did Henry get a shock after Thomas became Archbishop?

• Because Becket became more loyal to God and the Church.

• Because Becket ran away to Ireland

• Because Becket tried to take his crown.

• Because Becket proved to be poor at his job.

Thomas was killed at _______________________________.

• Westminster Abbey

• Tower of London

• Canterbury Cathedral

What year was Thomas Becket murdered in?

• 1170

• 1162

• 1164

• 1173

How did the knights kill Thomas Becket?

• Cut the crown of his skull off and flicked his brains across the floor

• Crucified him

• Chopped off his head completely

• Strangled him

How many kings was Eleanor of Aquitaine married to in her life?

• None

• One

• Two

• Three

Why did Louis VII of France and Eleanor annul (end) their first marriage?

• They argued too much

• Eleanor thought Louis was ugly

• She didn't give birth to a son

• The Pope told them to

Who does Eleanor marry after she has her first marriage annulled (ended)?

• Henry II

• Richard II

• John

• Young Henry

What did Eleanor do when she heard that her son "Young Henry" had started a rebellion against the king, Henry II?

• Encouraged her other sons Richard and Geoffrey to join in too.

• Decided not to get involved

• Helped her husband the king, Henry II

• Led an army against her sons

What happened to Eleanor after Henry II had stopped his sons rebelling?

• Arrested and put in prison for 16 years

• Given more lands in France as a reward for helping Henry II

• Forced to become a nun

• Henry II annuled (ended) their marriage