Q.1
In 1464 a diplomatic embassy was to attend the English parliament for peace talks. Fearing that the ambassadors may be attacked, a Yorkist army was sent to escort them. This army was attacked by the Lancastrians in the Battle of Hedgeley Moor. Which nation did the ambassadors represent?
  • Scotland
  • France
  • Spain
  • Burgundy
Q.2
Shortly after Hedgely Moor came the Battle of Hexham, where the Lancastrians were once more defeated. In an attempt to bring the wars to an end the Yorkist commander had how many of the leading Lancastrians executed?
  • 10 leading Lancastrians were executed
  • 20 leading Lancastrians were executed
  • 30 leading Lancastrians were executed
  • 40 leading Lancastrians were executed
Q.3
After Towton there followed five years of peace, until one of King Edward's allies, the Earl of Warwick, switched his allegiance and became allied to which potential monarch?
  • Edward's son, George
  • Edward's brother, George
  • Edward's son, Richard
  • Edward's brother, Richard
Q.4
During Warwick's rebellion there were two battles: Edgecote Moor and which other?
  • Slobby Field
  • Falldown Field
  • Tripping Field
  • Losecote Field
Q.5
Following his former ally's rebellion, Edward fled abroad with his brother, Richard. Henry VI was declared king once more. How long did his second reign last?
  • For six days
  • For six weeks
  • For six months
  • For six years
Q.6
On Edward's return to England he was attacked by the Earl of Warwick's army at the Battle of Barnet. Which future king of England had his first commanding role in this battle?
  • Edward V
  • Richard III
  • Henry VII
  • Henry VIII
Q.7
The Lancastrians were finally defeated in the Battle of Tewkesbury when the heir of Henry VI, Edward Prince of Wales, was killed. His father died a few weeks later. What was the recorded cause of Henry VI's death?
  • Sadness at the news of his son's death
  • Bubonic Plague
  • Suicide brought on by madness
  • Cholera
Q.8
Fourteen years of peace followed the Battle of Tewkesbury before there was a further rebellion which led to the Battle of Bosworth Field. Who led the Lancastrian force?
  • The Duke of Lancaster
  • The Prince of Wales
  • The Earl of Richmond
  • The Duke of York
Q.9
Many consider Bosworth to be the last battle in the Wars of the Roses but some include the Battle of Stoke Field fought two years later. There was a rebellion by Yorkist supporters led by a man pretending to be which Edward Plantagenet?
  • The son of Edward IV
  • The cousin of Edward IV and Richard III
  • The son of Richard III
  • The nephew of Edward IV and Richard III
Q.10
In total the wars lasted for 30 years. They saw 16 major battles, many thousands of deaths and how many Kings of England?
  • Three kings
  • Four kings
  • Five kings
  • Six kings
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