Richard's return and capture (Edexcel GCSE History): Quizzes
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On what date did Richard I depart from the Holy Land after the Third Crusade?
On what date did Richard I depart from the Holy Land after the Third Crusade?
9 October 1192
Where was Richard's ship wrecked during his return journey?
Where was Richard's ship wrecked during his return journey?
Off the northern Adriatic coast
Who first captured King Richard I near Vienna?
Who first captured King Richard I near Vienna?
Duke Leopold of Austria
Why did Duke Leopold hold a grudge against Richard?
Why did Duke Leopold hold a grudge against Richard?
Richard insulted him at siege of Acre
To whom did Duke Leopold hand over King Richard?
To whom did Duke Leopold hand over King Richard?
Henry VI, Holy Roman Emperor
What was the ransom demand for Richard's release in marks?
What was the ransom demand for Richard's release in marks?
100,000 marks
How did the ransom compare to England's annual royal income?
How did the ransom compare to England's annual royal income?
2-3 times the annual income
What action did the Pope take against Richard's captors?
What action did the Pope take against Richard's captors?
Excommunicated Leopold & Henry VI
Who organised the collection of Richard's ransom when John showed little interest?
Who organised the collection of Richard's ransom when John showed little interest?
Eleanor of Aquitaine
What percentage tax was imposed on income and moveable possessions?
What percentage tax was imposed on income and moveable possessions?
25%
How much was levied specifically from Jewish communities as tallage?
How much was levied specifically from Jewish communities as tallage?
£3,375
How long did it take to gather the ransom money through intensive effort?
How long did it take to gather the ransom money through intensive effort?
Six months
When was Richard I finally released from captivity?
When was Richard I finally released from captivity?
4 February 1194