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Plantagenets

  • Question of

    What is the common name for ‘planta genista’, the sprigs of which were worn by the dynasty’s founder, Geoffrey of Anjou, thus providing the Plantagenet family’s name?

    • Broom
    • Gladiolus
    • Sticky Willy
  • Question of

    Name Geoffrey’s son, who became the first Plantagenet king?

    • Henry I
    • Henry II
    • Henry III
  • Question of

    All of the following kings ascended the throne in childhood, but who was only a year old when he became monarch?

    • Henry III
    • Richard II
    • Henry VI
  • Question of

    The oldest Plantagenet, Edward I, was how old when he died?

    • 48
    • 58
    • 68
  • Question of

    In which century did Edward I complete the conquest of Wales?

    • 13th
    • 14th
    • 15th
  • Question of

    Who was dubbed the ‘Uncrowned King’ after his victory over the forces of Henry III at Lewes in 1264?

    • Piers Gaveston
    • Robert de Vere
    • Simon de Montfort
  • Question of

    What was supposedly invented by Richard II?

    • The Cloth Handkerchief
    • The Nappy
    • Toilet Paper
  • Question of

    The usurpation of Richard II’s throne by Henry IV, would divide the Plantagenets into the Houses of Lancaster and York, and sow the seeds of the War of the Roses over fifty years later. But what relation was Henry to Richard?

    • His Brother
    • His Cousin
    • His Nephew
  • Question of

    David II of Scotland and John II of France, were both prisoners of which Englishman?

    • Edward I
    • Edward II
    • Edward III
  • Question of

    According to legend, how did Edward II die?

    • After feasting on peaches and cider despite having a fever.
    • Stabbed by his mistress.
    • A red hot poker was inserted in his posterior.

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