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Richard Iii
Benevolent King?
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Q.1
Richard was the last English king to die in battle. What did the Tudor historian, Polydore Vergil, say of Richard?
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"Richard hid himself behind the front lines of his men"
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"Richard was a fine military mind but was killed because he was a poor warrior"
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"Richard died fighting courageously but he was ill prepared for battle"
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"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?
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They should be pardoned
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They should be flogged
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They should be given bail
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They should be executed
Q.3
Richard donated funds to many 'chantries'. What were these?
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Masses devoted to praying for the souls of the dead
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Places where soldiers were trained
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Hospitals to treat the poor and the sick
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Statues and paintings of Richard himself
Q.4
Richard abolished the system of benevolences. What was this?
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The foundation of hospitals
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The use of slave labour
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The giving of money to the poor
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The purchase of positions of authority
Q.5
Richard decided that the law of the land should be written in which language?
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Latin
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English
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French
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Dutch
Q.6
What did Richard make the same throughout his realm?
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Spelling and grammar
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Court sentences
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Weights and measures
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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?
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Bread-basket courts
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Pie-powder courts
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Cake-crumb courts
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Meat-market courts
Q.8
Richard changed the rules for what, in order to stop bribery?
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Military service
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Tax collection
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Marking of exams
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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?
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Books
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Grain
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Wool
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Weapons
Q.10
What did Richard do to people who were too poor to afford legal representation?
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Sentenced them without a trial
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Confiscated their property
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Gave them legal aid
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Released them without charge
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