Q.1
Richard abolished the system of benevolences. What was this?
  • The foundation of hospitals
  • The use of slave labour
  • The giving of money to the poor
  • The purchase of positions of authority
Q.2
Richard was the last English king to die in battle. What did the Tudor historian, Polydore Vergil, say of Richard?
  • "Richard hid himself behind the front lines of his men"
  • "Richard was a fine military mind but was killed because he was a poor warrior"
  • "Richard died fighting courageously but he was ill prepared for battle"
  • "Richard was killed fighting manfully in the thickest press of his enemies"
Q.3
Richard decided that the law of the land should be written in which language?
  • Latin
  • English
  • French
  • Dutch
Q.4
What did Richard make the same throughout his realm?
  • Spelling and grammar
  • Court sentences
  • Weights and measures
  • Rates of pay
Q.5
Richard brought in laws to stop corruption at local courts which were responsible for markets and fairs. What were these courts called?
  • Bread-basket courts
  • Pie-powder courts
  • Cake-crumb courts
  • Meat-market courts
Q.6
What new rule did Richard bring in for those accused of petty crimes?
  • They should be pardoned
  • They should be flogged
  • They should be given bail
  • They should be executed
Q.7
What did Richard do to people who were too poor to afford legal representation?
  • Sentenced them without a trial
  • Confiscated their property
  • Gave them legal aid
  • Released them without charge
Q.8
Richard changed the rules for what, in order to stop bribery?
  • Military service
  • Tax collection
  • Marking of exams
  • Jury service
Q.9
Richard donated funds to many 'chantries'. What were these?
  • Masses devoted to praying for the souls of the dead
  • Places where soldiers were trained
  • Hospitals to treat the poor and the sick
  • Statues and paintings of Richard himself
Q.10
To protect English trade Richard banned the import of many types of goods but one item in particular was exempt from this ban. What was it?
  • Books
  • Grain
  • Wool
  • Weapons
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