Q.1
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.2
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.3
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.4
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.5
Richard decided that the law of the land should be written in which language?
  • Latin
  • English
  • French
  • Dutch
Q.6
What did Richard make the same throughout his realm?
  • Spelling and grammar
  • Court sentences
  • Weights and measures
  • Rates of pay
Q.7
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.8
Richard changed the rules for what, in order to stop bribery?
  • Military service
  • Tax collection
  • Marking of exams
  • Jury service
Q.9
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
Q.10
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
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