Involvements overseas, 1189-1204 (Edexcel GCSE History): Quizzes
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In which year did John inherit his empire from King Richard I?
In which year did John inherit his empire from King Richard I?
1199
How long after becoming king did John lose control of Normandy?
How long after becoming king did John lose control of Normandy?
Five years
Who had Isabelle of Angouleme been promised to in marriage before John intervened?
Who had Isabelle of Angouleme been promised to in marriage before John intervened?
Hugh de Lusignan
What did John do with Isabelle of Angouleme?
What did John do with Isabelle of Angouleme?
Married her himself
What was Philip II's relationship to John regarding French territories?
What was Philip II's relationship to John regarding French territories?
Feudal overlord
Who did Philip II declare as the rightful lord of John's French territories?
Who did Philip II declare as the rightful lord of John's French territories?
Arthur
On what date did Chateau Gaillard fall to Philip II?
On what date did Chateau Gaillard fall to Philip II?
6 March 1204
When did Arthur disappear?
When did Arthur disappear?
Easter 1203
Who built Chateau Gaillard to defend Normandy?
Who built Chateau Gaillard to defend Normandy?
Richard I
How long did the siege of Chateau Gaillard last?
How long did the siege of Chateau Gaillard last?
Six months
What diplomatic mistake in 1200 allowed Philip to declare John's lands forfeit in 1202?
What diplomatic mistake in 1200 allowed Philip to declare John's lands forfeit in 1202?
Paying homage to Philip
Which factor beyond John's control made it difficult to raise resources for war?
Which factor beyond John's control made it difficult to raise resources for war?
English barons' reluctance