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    Who was the last English monarch to have been killed in the battle of "The War Of Roses"? 

    • Richard I of England
    • Richard III of England
    • John, King of England
    • Harold Godwinson
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The War Of Roses was a series of civil wars fought in the fifteenth century. The battles were fought between the powerful monarch dynasties to take control of the throne. There were two houses - The house of Lancaster, which represented the red rose, while the house of york represented the white rose.
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  • 2. 

    Who defeated Richard III? 

    • John de la Pole, 1st Earl of Lincoln

    • Edward, Earl of Warwick

    • Henry VII

    • Lambert Simnel

    Correct Answer
    A. Henry VII
    Explanation
    Henry VII defeated Richard III in the Battle of Bosworth in 1485. Richard III was the last English king from the House of York, and Henry VII was from the House of Tudor. The battle marked the end of the Wars of the Roses and the beginning of the Tudor dynasty. Henry VII's victory led to his coronation as King of England and the establishment of the Tudor reign.

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  • 3. 

    Who succeeded Charles VII as the king of France? 

    • Eadwig

    • George V

    • Louis XI

    • William IV

    Correct Answer
    A. Louis XI
    Explanation
    Louis XI succeeded Charles VII as the king of France. Charles VII was the king of France from 1422 to 1461, and after his death, Louis XI ascended to the throne. Louis XI was known for his centralization of power, strengthening the monarchy, and expanding the territory of France. He implemented various reforms and policies that helped consolidate royal authority and establish a more unified France.

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  • 4. 

    When was the first battle fought between the Lancaster and the Yorks? 

    • Amersham

    • Hertfordshire

    • Watford

    • St. Albans

    Correct Answer
    A. St. Albans
    Explanation
    The first battle between the Lancaster and York factions took place in St. Albans. This battle occurred during the Wars of the Roses, a series of civil wars in England during the 15th century. The conflict was primarily between the houses of Lancaster (represented by a red rose) and York (represented by a white rose). The Battle of St. Albans, fought on May 22, 1455, resulted in a victory for the Yorkists and marked the beginning of a long and bloody struggle for control of the English throne.

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  • 5. 

    Who can the battle of Mortimer's Cross? 

    • Edward, Earl of March

    • James VI and I

    • William IV

    • George V

    Correct Answer
    A. Edward, Earl of March
    Explanation
    Edward, Earl of March can be attributed to winning the battle of Mortimer's Cross.

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  • 6. 

    Where was Henry VI murdered? 

    • The Tower of London

    • Bosworth Field

    • Westminster Abbey

    • Bamburgh Castle

    Correct Answer
    A. The Tower of London
    Explanation
    Henry VI was murdered in the Tower of London. The Tower of London was a royal palace and fortress, known for its use as a prison and execution site. Henry VI was imprisoned in the Tower of London after being deposed during the Wars of the Roses. He was later found dead, and it is believed that he was murdered there. The Tower of London has a dark history of political intrigue and violence, making it a plausible location for such an event.

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  • 7. 

    When did Henry VII got married and thus uniting the two houses? 

    • August, 1457

    • September, 1400

    • December, 1588

    • January ,1486

    Correct Answer
    A. January ,1486
    Explanation
    Henry VII got married in January 1486, which united the two houses.

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  • 8. 

    When was the Battle of Tewkesbury fought?

    • March 22, 1479

    • January 3 ,1450

    • May 4, 1471

    • July 14, 1500

    Correct Answer
    A. May 4, 1471
    Explanation
    The Battle of Tewkesbury was fought on May 4, 1471.

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  • 9. 

    Where was Edward IV defeated? 

    • Adderbury

    • Edgecote

    • Culworth

    • Greatworth

    Correct Answer
    A. Edgecote
    Explanation
    Edward IV was defeated at the Battle of Edgecote. This battle took place in 1469 during the Wars of the Roses, a series of conflicts for control of the English throne. The battle was fought between the forces of Edward IV and a rebel army led by Richard Neville, Earl of Warwick. Edward IV's army was defeated, and he was briefly captured. This battle was significant because it marked a turning point in the conflict and led to a period of instability and political uncertainty in England.

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    Who was the first Lancaster king to rule England? 

    • Richard of Cornwall

    • Henry of Grosmont

    • King Henry IV 

    • John of Gaunt

    Correct Answer
    A. King Henry IV 
    Explanation
    The first Lancaster king to rule England was Henry IV. He came to the throne in 1399, after deposing Richard II, the last of the Plantagenet kings. The House of Lancaster was a cadet branch of the royal House of Plantagenet, and it was created when King Henry III of England created the Earldom of Lancaster for his second son Edmund Crouchback in 1267. However, it was not until Henry IV’s reign that a Lancaster king ascended to the English throne. 

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