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British History Quiz #3 (medieval)

History of things related to Britain more specifically England from the start of Henry II to before the war of the roses. If anyone wants a Scottish edition leave a comment and I'll make one.
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Last updated: February 26, 2025
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What disease killed approximately a third to a half of the European population
Black death
Nickname of the English king who conquered Wales
Longshanks
What is the name of the cadet branch, of the house of Ingelger, whose first member to rule England was Henry II and last was Richard III
Plantagenet
Which duchess of Aquitaine was both the queen of France and of England
Eleanor of Aquitaine
What document established the principle of the king being subject to law
Magna Carta
The name of what empire is often used to describe the combined French and English territories controlled by the English monarch
Angevin empire
What is the name of the second oldest university in England founded in 1209
Cambridge
What is the son of Edward III more commonly known as
The Black prince
In which battle was the above said to have won his spurs
Crecy
What blind King's bravery was respected from the prince of Wales by making his heraldic badge three bird feathers
John of Bohemia
What type of bird feathers are still used as the heraldic badge of the prince of Wales to this day
Ostrich
In which Welsh castle was Edward II born
Caernarfon
Which English king claimed the throne of France starting the 100 years war
Edward III
Which battle of the 100 years war took place of Saint Crispin's Day in 1415
Agincourt
The capture of which city by Saladin prompted the third crusade with Richard I as one of the leaders
Jerusalem
Which battle of the third crusade allowed Richard to occupy the city of Joppa/Jaffa
Arsuf
Who was the leader of the peasants revolt in 1381
Wat Tyler
What order of chivalry was founded by Edward III in 1348
The Order of the Garter
What's the name, given by the catholic church, of the group who first translated the bible into English 1382
Lollards
Who was the above's groups leader who was expelled from oxford for heresy
John Wycliffe
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2 Comments
FredaCat
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Level 44
Jun 11, 2025
Yes, please. More of these. Scottish, Irish, Welsh, you name it. Thanks.
edbid
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Level 55
Jun 12, 2025
I made one on Scotland I'll make a second one in a bit that should be harder. Thank you for your comment.
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