Who was Richard I’s father?
King Henry II
How long was Richard I king for?
A decade / 10 years
Where did King Richard spend most of his reign fighting?
Jerusalem
Who tried to pay to keep Richard in prison for longer?
His brother John
Richard left Jerusalem to Sultan Saladin in order to keep his kingdom in Europe. Which two people were plotting against him?
His brother John and the king of France
Who was Richard I’s mother?
Eleanor of Aquitaine
What emblem (symbol/flag) is King Richard credited for introducing?
The 3 lions
Who did King Richard form an alliance with to invade England and overthrow his father?
King Phillip of France
What was Richard’s brothers’ nickname?
Bad King John
What year was King Richard I caught in Vienna and sent to jail?
1192
What year was Richard I born?
1157
How long (roughly) did Richard spend in England during his reign?
6 months
Who managed to pay Richard’s ransom?
His mother
Despite falling ill, why did King Richard I have his men carry him on a stretcher to the frontlines?
To fight off the guards on the castle walls
Where was Richard injured that lead to gangrene, causing his death?
His shoulder
What language did Richard I speak?
French
King Richard I was also the Duke of _____?
Normandy
How long was Richard in prison for roughly?
14 months
If men in medieval times did not volunteer to fight, what gift would women give them?
Wool
Apparently, Richard forgave the boy who fired the crossbow at him and sent him away with how much money?
100 shillings
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Why was Richard nicknamed Lionheart?
Because of his fierce leadership
When imprisoned, what was Richard’s ransom?
£100,000 of silver
What was Richard’s motto that is still used the English monarchy today?
Dieu et mon droit
In which city is Richard’s heart buried?
Rouen