Eleanor of Aquitaine and Isabella of France

Women were unlikely to hold political power during the medieval period because:

• They were not educated.

• Societal norms restricted their roles.

• They were not interested in politics.

• There were laws against women in power.

Eleanor of Aquitaine was a powerful landowner. Which of the following best describes her role?

• She was a queen consort of France and England.

• She led military campaigns.

• She was a patron of the arts.

• She managed vast estates and influenced political affairs.

Eleanor of Aquitaine participated in politics by:

• Leading military campaigns

• Serving as a regent

• Writing political treaties

• Being a passive observer

Eleanor of Aquitaine was involved in which Crusade?

• First Crusade

• Second Crusade

• Third Crusade

• Fourth Crusade

Eleanor of Aquitaine's cultural influence can be best described as:

• A patron of the arts and literature

• A military strategist

• A religious leader

• An economic reformer

Eleanor of Aquitaine acted as a regent for her sons by:

• Leading military campaigns

• Managing the kingdom's finances

• Serving as a diplomatic envoy

• Overseeing the education of her sons

Isabella of France deposed a king by:

• Leading a military invasion

• Negotiating a peace treaty

• Marrying into another royal family

• Forming an alliance with the church

What role did Isabella of France play as a regent?

• She was a military leader.

• She served as a diplomat.

• She acted as a regent for her son.

• She was a religious reformer.

What was one of the key changes in the Feudal System introduced by the Normans?

• Land was given to local lords.

• Land was given to Norman lords.

• Land was given to the church.

• Land was given to farmers.

What language became influential in England after the Normans?

• Latin

• French

• German

• Spanish