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2A Royal Authority and the Angevin Kings, 1154–1216
2.2 Henry IIs Reign (1154–1189)
2.2.3 Expansion of the Angevin Empire
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What was the name of the vast territory in Western Europe under Henry II?
Angevin Empire
The Angevin Empire under Henry II included England and
Aquitaine
.
One of the key territories of the Angevin Empire was
Normandy
Which territory did Henry II inherit from his father, Geoffrey?
Normandy
Match the region with its corresponding territory in the Angevin Empire:
England ↔️ England
France ↔️ Normandy
How did Henry II acquire Aquitaine?
Marriage to Eleanor
The Angevin Empire under Henry II stretched from the Scottish border to the
Pyrenees
.
Henry II inherited England from his
mother
Which region did Henry II acquire through his marriage to Eleanor of Aquitaine?
Aquitaine
Order the regions of the Angevin Empire based on how Henry II acquired them:
1️⃣ Inherited England from Matilda
2️⃣ Inherited Normandy, Anjou, Maine, Touraine from Geoffrey
3️⃣ Acquired Aquitaine through marriage
What was the Angevin Empire called under Henry II?
Angevin Empire
The Angevin Empire under Henry II included territories such as England, Normandy, and
Anjou
The Angevin Empire under Henry II stretched from the Scottish border to the
Pyrenees
.
Match the region with its territory:
England ↔️ England
France ↔️ Normandy, Anjou, Maine, Touraine, Aquitaine
How did Henry II acquire England?
Inheritance
Which territory did Henry II gain through marriage to Eleanor of Aquitaine?
Aquitaine
Henry II's control over extensive territories significantly increased his
authority
The Angevin Empire created tensions with the
French monarchy
.
What was one of the economic benefits of the Angevin Empire's expansion?
Trade routes
The economic strength of the
Angevin Empire
supported its political and military ambitions.
The Angevin Empire under Henry II included a vast territory in Western Europe, comprising
England
Normandy was part of the Angevin Empire under
Henry II
.
Who did Henry II inherit England from?
Matilda
Henry II acquired Aquitaine through his marriage to
Eleanor
Henry II's control over the
Angevin Empire
increased his authority and prestige.
What was a major source of conflict for the Angevin Empire?
French monarchy
Match the territory with its economic contribution:
England ↔️ Wool trade
Aquitaine ↔️ Wine production
Normandy ↔️ Agricultural exports
One challenge in governing England was balancing royal authority with
baronial
power.
What was an ongoing consequence of maintaining control over Normandy?
Conflicts with France