Quiz: The Extraordinary Life of Eleanor of Aquitaine

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Q1 Beginner 1 pts

According to the video, what did Eleanor's name mean? Video Reference:
"sa mère aénor de châtelerau lui donna un prénom qui signifiait la lumière de Laquitaine..."

Timestamp: 0:30

The light of Aquitaine The queen of France The duchess of Normandy The lady of Poitiers

Q2 Beginner 1 pts

According to the video, how many children did Eleanor of Aquitaine have with Henry II? Video Reference:
"Eleanor's marriage to Henry II and their children..."

3 5 8 10

Q3 Beginner 1 pts

According to the video, which king did Eleanor first marry? Video Reference:
"le roi de France Louis VI décida de la marier à son fils le jeune prince Louis quelques mois plus ta..."

Timestamp: 1:15

Louis VI of France Louis VII of France Henry II of England Richard I of England

Q4 Intermediate 2 pts

The video mentions that Eleanor accompanied her first husband on which crusade? Video Reference:
"elle accompagnait son mari dans ses voyages et même dans la deuxième croisade en Terre sainte..."

Timestamp: 1:30

The First Crusade The Second Crusade The Third Crusade The Fourth Crusade

Q5 Intermediate 2 pts

According to the video, what was a notable achievement of Eleanor of Aquitaine during her lifetime? Video Reference:
"Eleanor's role as regent of England during Richard's absence..."

She served as regent of England during her son Richard's absence She led a successful military campaign to conquer new territories She negotiated a peace treaty between England and France She founded the world's first university

Q6 Advanced 3 pts

According to the video, what was a major consequence of Eleanor of Aquitaine's marriage to Henry II? Video Reference:
"Eleanor of Aquitaine's marriage to Henry II and its consequences..."

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The merging of England and France into a single kingdom The beginning of the Hundred Years' War between England and France The unification of most of western France under English control The establishment of the Plantagenet dynasty ruling England

Q7 Intermediate 2 pts

According to the video, is it true that Eleanor of Aquitaine was the Duchess of Aquitaine in her own right? Video Reference:
"Eleanor of Aquitaine's title and inheritance..."

True

False

Q8 Beginner 1 pts

The video describes Eleanor as a protector of which cultural elements? Video Reference:
"on se souvient d'alienord d'akitain comme d'une femme d'exception une reine à la fois de France et d..."

Timestamp: 4:00

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Arts and troubadours Sciences and philosophy Religion and crusades Commerce and trade

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Quiz: The Extraordinary Life of Eleanor of Aquitaine

According to the video, what did Eleanor's name mean? Video Reference: "sa mère aénor de châtelerau lui donna un prénom qui signifiait la lumière de Laquitaine..." Timestamp: 0:30

According to the video, how many children did Eleanor of Aquitaine have with Henry II? Video Reference: "Eleanor's marriage to Henry II and their children..."

According to the video, which king did Eleanor first marry? Video Reference: "le roi de France Louis VI décida de la marier à son fils le jeune prince Louis quelques mois plus ta..." Timestamp: 1:15

The video mentions that Eleanor accompanied her first husband on which crusade? Video Reference: "elle accompagnait son mari dans ses voyages et même dans la deuxième croisade en Terre sainte..." Timestamp: 1:30

According to the video, what was a notable achievement of Eleanor of Aquitaine during her lifetime? Video Reference: "Eleanor's role as regent of England during Richard's absence..."

According to the video, what was a major consequence of Eleanor of Aquitaine's marriage to Henry II? Video Reference: "Eleanor of Aquitaine's marriage to Henry II and its consequences..."

According to the video, is it true that Eleanor of Aquitaine was the Duchess of Aquitaine in her own right? Video Reference: "Eleanor of Aquitaine's title and inheritance..."

The video describes Eleanor as a protector of which cultural elements? Video Reference: "on se souvient d'alienord d'akitain comme d'une femme d'exception une reine à la fois de France et d..." Timestamp: 4:00