WorksheetsQuiz on Richard's Life and Achievements
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
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
How much ransom was paid for Richard's release in 1192?
150,000 marks
200,000 marks
100,000 marks
50,000 marks
Who succeeded Richard after his death?
His brother John
His son
The King of France
The Duke of Gascony
What was Richard's relationship with the Jewish people in England?
He punished those who attacked them
He supported them
He ignored them
He allied with them
What was the outcome of Richard's campaign in 1189?
He was named heir to the throne
He captured Cyprus
He became a good Christian
He negotiated with Saracens
What was the significance of Cyprus in 1191?
It was an important base for future crusades
It was Richard's birthplace
It was the site of Richard's capture
It was where Richard became king
