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The rule of Margaret of Anjou and the rise of Edward, Duke of York

The starter and exit quiz of the lesson “The rule of Margaret of Anjou and the rise of Edward, Duke of York”, from the unit “The Wars of the Roses: what does it tell us about fifteenth-century England?” (Year 7 History) by Oak National Academy.

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12 questions

  1. The Yorkists and the Lancastrians were two branches of the ___ family.
  2. What symbol was used by the House of York?
  3. From which two regions did Henry VI lose lands in France?
  4. Which nobleman became Protector of England during Henry VI's illness?
  5. In what year was the Battle of St Albans fought?
  6. The Battle of St Albans marked the start of a ___ year war between the Lancastrians and the Yorkists.
  7. A queen consort is the wife of a reigning ...
  8. What actions did Margaret of Anjou take to help her husband regain the throne from Richard, Duke of York?
  9. Complete the missing word: Richard, Duke of York, had the support of the powerful nobleman, the Earl of ___, but was still killed at Wakefield in 1460.
  10. At which battle in February 1461 did Richard's son, Edward, got revenge on the Lancastrians?
  11. Starting with the earliest, sort the following events into chronological order.
  12. During the battles between the Yorkists and Lancastrians, England became ...

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