Quiz on Richard's Life and Achievements

In what year was Richard born?

• 1157

• 1173

• 1188

• 1190

What unsuccessful plot was Richard involved in 1173?

• To remove his father from the throne

• To capture Cyprus

• To negotiate with Saracens

• To become a good Christian

What title did Richard hold before becoming king?

• Duke of Gascony

• King of France

• Prince of Wales

• Earl of Essex

In 1188, Richard sided with the King of France for what purpose?

• To take the English throne by force

• To capture Cyprus

• To negotiate with Saracens

• To become a good Christian

How did Richard view England?

• Cold and always raining

• Warm and sunny

• Rich and prosperous

• Poor and desolate

What did Richard do in 1190 to fund his crusade?

• Sold land and positions

• Captured Cyprus

• Negotiated with Saracens

• Became a good Christian

During the Siege of Acre in 1190, what illness did Richard suffer from?

• Scurvy

• Malaria

• Plague

• Influenza

By 1191, which city had Richard successfully captured?

• Acre

• London

• Paris

• Vienna

What deal did Richard make in 1191?

• Allowed Christian pilgrims to visit Jerusalem

• Captured Cyprus

• Removed his father from the throne

• Became a good Christian

What significant event happened to Richard in 1192?

• He was captured in Austria

• He captured Cyprus

• He became King of England

• He negotiated with Saracens