Question

What hint does Henry give to the murderous barons?

a) To steal Becket's treasures
b) To kidnap Becket's family
c) To challenge Becket to a duel
d) To "rid him of this meddlesome priest"

Answer 1

The correct answer is option d) To "rid him of this meddlesome priest".

Step-by-step explanation:

The student's question pertains to a historical event involving Henry II of England and Thomas Becket, the Archbishop of Canterbury. The correct hint that Henry II gave to the murderous barons was d) To "rid him of this meddlesome priest".

This phrase has historically been interpreted as King Henry II expressing his frustration with Becket, leading the barons to believe that the king wished Becket to be killed. It did not involve stealing treasures, kidnapping family, or challenging to a duel; it was a vague expression of the king's anger that indirectly prompted the barons to ultimately murder Becket.