Henry III

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1. Becoming king as a minor upon the death of his father King John, who acted as Regent for the first four years of Henry III's reign? Edward of Woodstock William the Marshal Richard of Cornwall Stephen Langton

2. Who was Henry's mother? Isabella of Gloucester Isabella of Angouleme Berengaria of Navarre Constance of Britanny

3. Henry had the best claim to the throne at the time of John's death. True False

4. Henry was crowned twice. The first coronation was a makeshift affair as the regalia had been lost by King John in the Wash. Where did this coronation take place? Worcester Cathedral Gloucester Abbey Winchester Cathedral Windsor Castle

5. At the time of John's coronation, the Angevin empire comprised of virtually all western France from the Spanish border to the English channel. By the time Henry was crowned, the Angevin empire consisted of which areas? Gascony, Bearn, Angouleme, Saintonge and Agenais Gascony, Toulouse and Poitou Poitou, Gascony and Perigord Poitou, Angouleme and Gascony

6. When William Marshal died, Henry was only 12 years old and did not assume control of the government. At this time Hubert de Burgh became regent, a position he retained until Henry assumed direct rule in 1227, at which time he became chief justiciar. De Burgh had an enemy in council who arranged his downfall in 1232 and assumed control of the government. Who was this man? Peter des Roches, Bishop of Winchester Edmund Rich Stephen Langton, Archbishop of Canterbury Richard Marshal

7. One of the reasons that des Roches and his government were opposed by the barons of England was that he was a 'foreigner'. From where did he come? Poitou Brittany Normandy Maine

8. In 1234 Henry assumed direct control of the government, partially as a result of a delegation of barons whose aim was to expel the Poitevins. Shortly thereafter he married. Who was his bride? Eleanor of Provence Margaret of Provence Marie of France Blanche of Artois

9. How many children did Henry have? 7 8 9 3

10. Henry III, king at nine years and eighteen days, was the second youngest monarch to ascend the throne since the Conquest. Who was the youngest monarch to ascend the throne? Edward VI Edward V Richard II Henry VI

11. Henry III reigned longer than any other medieval king of England. True False

12. Henry was born in the old capital of England and the city which continued to hold the treasury. Which was it? Winchester Canterbury Worcester London

13. Henry had a younger brother who became famous in his own right as he was elected 'King of the Romans'. Although sometimes at odds with his brother, generally this younger sibling was supportive. Who was he? Geoffrey of Anjou Richard of Cornwall Frederich of Sicily John of Brittany

14. One of the officials in medieval times was the seneschal. What was a seneschal? a bailiff a major-domo representing his feudal lord in the courts a steward of the estate all of these

15. Simon de Montfort was appointed seneschal of which of Henry's domains? Poitou Maine Angouleme Gascony

16. Although Henry was not at his best in the field as a soldier, he performed better as a diplomat and negotiator. True False

17. Simon de Montfort had a familial relationship with Henry III. What was it? brother-in-law cousin nephew son-in-law

18. One of the subjects of disagreement between Henry and his barons was that of the financial situation of the country. The national debt was significant at the accession of Henry due to the wars of both his uncle Richard and his father John. Henry, however, added to the problem. One of the causes for the increasing debt was his support of his son's attempt to become King of Sicily. Which son was this? Edmund of Lancaster Richard of Cornwall Edward of Westminster Hugh of Lusignan

19. While the financial situation was one cause of baronial resentment, another significant cause was the favoritism Henry showed to his family. True False

20. As a result of the financial crisis, the barons forced Henry to agree to a series of changes to governmental administration. What was this agreement was called? Provisions of Westminster Provisions of Oxford Provisions of Clarendon Provisions of Cambridge

21. Henry III attempted to thwart the agreement he had made with the barons and the matter was referred to another important personage for mediation. To whom were these provisions referred? Holy Roman Emperor Frederich II Pope Alexander III Louis IX of France Alexander III of Scotland

22. Matters came to a head when Simon de Montfort led troops against Henry III and Edward his eldest son. Henry, his brother Richard and his son Edward were captured in a decisive battle. Which battle was this? Battle of Lewes Battle of Evesham Battle of Kenilworth Battle of Hastings

23. One year after their defeat, the royalist forces led by Edward, the king's elder son, were successful in defeating the forces of the barons. Which battle was this? Battle of Kenilworth Battle of Lewes Battle of Evesham Battle of Hastings

24. Henry's strong willed wife survived him by almost 20 years. Although not well liked, she remained in England and retired to an abbey. In which abbey did she become a nun and find her final resting place? Ely Beaulieu Amesbury Bath

25. Where was Henry buried? Winchester Cathedral Fontevrault Westminster Abbey Reading Abbey