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How successful was Henry II as king?

The starter and exit quiz of the lesson “How successful was Henry II as king?”, from the unit “England under Henry II: how successfully did Henry reassert royal authority?” (Year 7 History) by Oak National Academy.

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12 questions

  1. Match the key words with the correct definitions.
  2. Why did Henry II begin thinking about the division of his lands before his death?
  3. How did the sons react to their inheritance from their father, Henry II?
  4. What extreme step did Eleanor of Aquitaine encourage her sons to take?
  5. What happened to Eleanor of Aquitaine after the revolt failed in 1174?
  6. What was the main issue that plagued Henry II's succession planning?
  7. Match the key words with the correct definitions.
  8. How did Henry II successfully show authority over the Angevin Empire?
  9. Why was being skillful in warfare considered important for the success of a medieval king?
  10. How did Henry II successfully reassert royal authority? Select **two** correct answers.
  11. Why was succession planning important to being a successful medieval king?
  12. Why do historians often have different interpretations about the same medieval king?

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