Henry II (1154-1189)

Question 1

What period in English history did Henry II’s reign directly follow?

Answer 1

The Anarchy

Question 2

What area of land in France did Henry II gain through his marriage to Eleanor?

Answer 2

Aquitaine

Question 3

What name was given to the Empire that Henry II ruled?

Answer 3

Angevin Empire

Question 4

What position did Henry II give to his friend Thomas Becket in 1162?

Answer 4

Archbishop of Canterbury

Question 5

What did Thomas Becket wear to show how religious he was?

Answer 5

Hair shirt

Question 6

What offence caused Thomas Becket to go into exile in France for four years?

Answer 6

Calling Henry II’s brother a ‘bastard’

Question 7

In what year was Thomas Becket murdered?

Answer 7

1170

Question 8

Where was Thomas Becket murdered?

Answer 8

Canterbury Cathedral

Question 9

What is a person who is killed for their beliefs, often religious, called?

Answer 9

Martyr

Question 10

What did Henry II order the monks and bishops of Canterbury do to him in 1174?

Answer 10

Whip him