Q.1
The Lancastrian army, led by Henry Tudor, was made up of men from several countries. From where did the majority come?
  • England
  • Wales
  • Scotland
  • France
Q.2
The battle began well for Henry, so Richard ordered one of his commanders to attack. The order was not followed. Who was the commander in question?
  • Sir Stanley
  • The Earl of Warwick
  • The Earl of Northumberland
  • The Duke of Norfolk
Q.3
During the battle Henry rode away from the rest of his army. Where did he go?
  • To Leicester
  • To the top of a hill
  • To the rear of his army
  • Towards Richard's army
Q.4
Richard tried to end the battle by attacking the enemy leader, Henry Tudor. Richard's charge managed to kill many men, including Henry's banner bearer but it could not reach Henry himself. How close did Richard get to Henry?
  • A few miles
  • A few yards
  • A few feet
  • A few inches
Q.5
Richard's near victory was scuppered by what?
  • An attack from his own men
  • A cavalry charge from Henry's men
  • A cannon shot
  • A hail of arrows
Q.6
Richard's standard bearer, Sir Percival Thirwell, continued to hold up the Yorkist banner despite losing what?
  • His arm
  • His horse
  • His legs
  • His mind
Q.7
Richard lost his horse and had to fight on foot. How did he react to this?
  • He fought on regardless
  • He ordered one of his men to give him their own horse
  • He charged recklessly to his death
  • He prayed to God for a horse
Q.8
What did Henry do with Richard's body?
  • Have it burned
  • Have it placed in a shroud and buried
  • Have it beheaded and the head put on a spike
  • Have it stripped naked and strapped to a horse
Q.9
Richard's body was buried in Leicester, at which church?
  • Whitemonks
  • Blackcross
  • Greyfriars
  • Brownfathers
Q.10
The Battle of Bosworth brought an end to both the War of the Roses and the rule of the House of York. What else is said to have ended on this date?
  • The Black Death
  • The Middle Ages
  • The Peasant's Revolt
  • Government by the monarchy
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