Question

Which statement best describes Eleanor of Aquitaine? A. She was the wife of Charlemagne who succeeded him as ruler of the Holy Roman Empire. B. She helped rule England while King Richard the Lion-Heart was leading the Third Crusade. C. She was an abbess who taught the importance of literacy for women at her convent. D. She was a martyred saint who continued Patrick's work of converting Irish tribes to Christianity.

Answer 1

The answer is B.

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Answer 2

The correct answer is B. She helped rule England while King Richard the Lion-Heart was leading the Third Crusade. Eleanor of Aquitaine was first the Queen Consort of France when she was married to her first husband. After their annulment, she married King Henry II and bore him sons, one of whom became King Richard who led the Third Crusade. She became Queen regent during the crusade.