Wars of the Roses Quiz pre-1465 - Statistics

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Question Answer % Correct
Which noble, the king's chief adviser and (2)'s rival, was killed? Edmund Beaufort, 2nd Duke of Somerset
100%
Who was the commander of the battle and main ally to (2)? Richard Neville, 16th Earl of Warwick
100%
What colour was his rose? red
91%
What colour was their rose? white
84%
Who was the king at the start, since 1422? (1) Henry VI
72%
Which of (2)'s sons became king 3 months later? (4) Edward IV
51%
Who was the common ancestor of (1) and (2)? Edward III
47%
What year did the war start, as in the first battle? 1455
44%
What house was competing for the throne? House of York
42%
What was the ruling house at the start, ? House of Lancaster
37%
What year was (2) killed? 1460
35%
What was that battle? 1st Battle of St Albans
35%
Where did (1), the queen and their son flee to? Scotland
28%
When was (1) captured and imprisoned in the Tower of London? 1465
26%
At which battle was the king captured? Battle of Northampton
23%
The above houses were cadet branches of which royal house? House of Plantagenet
23%
Which battle and decisive victory for (4) and the bloodiest battle on English soil? Battle of Towton
21%
After which battle (defeat) did (2) flee to Ireland in 1459? Battle of Ludford Bridge
14%
In which battle was (2) killed? Battle of Wakefield
14%
Who opposed the king's forces (NOT USURPING YET)? (2) Richard, 3rd Duke of York
2%
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