Henry III and the barons (AQA GCSE History): Quizzes
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How old was Henry III when he became king in 1216?
How old was Henry III when he became king in 1216?
Nine years old
How many times was Magna Carta reissued during Henry III's early reign?
How many times was Magna Carta reissued during Henry III's early reign?
Three times
What term best describes Henry III's approach to ruling?
What term best describes Henry III's approach to ruling?
Arbitrary and strong-willed
Who were the Lusignans that influenced Henry III's court?
Who were the Lusignans that influenced Henry III's court?
His mother's relatives
How much money did Pope Alexander IV demand for the Sicily campaign in 1258?
How much money did Pope Alexander IV demand for the Sicily campaign in 1258?
£90,000
In which year did Parliament refuse to pay Henry's Sicily campaign debts?
In which year did Parliament refuse to pay Henry's Sicily campaign debts?
1258
How many leading barons presented demands to Henry III in April 1258?
How many leading barons presented demands to Henry III in April 1258?
Seven barons
What did the barons demand should rule alongside the king?
What did the barons demand should rule alongside the king?
A Council of 24 members
What were the baronial reforms of June 1258 called?
What were the baronial reforms of June 1258 called?
Provisions of Oxford
In which years did Henry lose military campaigns against France?
In which years did Henry lose military campaigns against France?
1230 and 1242
What did Henry III call his parliament meetings?
What did Henry III call his parliament meetings?
The king's council
Who was described as one of the most radical baronial leaders?
Who was described as one of the most radical baronial leaders?
Simon de Montfort