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Matilda's later life: supporting Henry II

The starter and exit quiz of the lesson “Matilda's later life: supporting Henry II”, from the unit “Medieval women: what can we learn from Matilda about women in medieval England?” (Year 7 History) by Oak National Academy.

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12 questions

  1. Match the keyword to the correct definition.
  2. Put the following events of the Anarchy in chronological order.
  3. In which ways was Matilda considered to be a successful ruler at the time?
  4. Who was one of Empress Matilda's most important supporters?
  5. Complete the following sentence: The Rout of ___ resulted in the destruction of much of Matilda's forces, as well as the capture of Robert of Gloucester.
  6. How was Queen Matilda of Boulogne, Stephen's wife, important during the Anarchy?
  7. What keyword describes a formal agreement between two countries?
  8. Why was Matilda forced to relocate to Normandy in 1148?
  9. Why did tensions in the civil war reduce in the 1140s?
  10. What was the name of Matilda's eldest son?
  11. What was the name of Stephen's son who he had tried repeatedly to have crowned alongside him in order to secure the succession?
  12. What happened in October 1154?

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