Unit 1: Paper 1 — Military Leaders
Topic 1.2: Richard I of England (1173–1199) Questions
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In which years did Richard I rule as King of England?
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Who were the parents of Richard I?
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Which Muslim ruler was Richard I's main opponent on the Third Crusade?
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Which two rivals took advantage of Richard's absence to threaten his power?
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According to Source A, what kept England from falling into open war while Richard was away?
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What was the main outcome of Richard I's truce with Saladin in 1192?
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Compare and contrast what Sources A and C reveal about Richard I as a military commander.
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Identify two things the illustration suggests about relations between the two rulers.
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Who governed England as Richard's trusted ministers while he was away?
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While Richard I was away on Crusade, who attacked his Angevin lands in France?
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Approximately how large was the ransom demanded for Richard's release in 1193?
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Why did Richard I conquer Cyprus in 1191?
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Roughly how much of his ten-year reign did Richard I actually spend living in England?
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What happened to Richard I while he was travelling home from the Third Crusade?
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What happened to Richard I on his journey home from the Crusade in 1193–1194?
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Which event of March 1190 is a key social and religious impact of the crusade excitement around Richard's reign?
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In which year did Richard I lead his forces to capture the port of Acre and defeat Saladin at the Battle of Arsuf?
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What was the outcome of the truce Richard agreed with Saladin in 1192?
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According to Source A, what qualities and achievements made Richard I admired as a leader?
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According to Source B, what were the effects of raising the king's ransom on England?
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