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Introduction:
"Classified as one of England's greatest monarchs, Edward I was sandwiched between two weaker ones. Reigning for 35 years, he left an indelible mark on the English landscape."


1. Many English monarchs have had nicknames. William I is known as William the Conqueror, John known as Lackland. Which of the following was Edward NOT known as?
    Edward Hammer of the Scots
    Edward, the English Justinian
    Edward the Black Prince
    Edward Longshanks


2. Who was Edward's first wife?
    Eleanor of Provence
    Eleanor of Castile
    Eleanor of Aquitaine
    Eleanor of Brittany


3. After being a widower for nine years, Edward remarried. Who was his second wife?
    Margaret, Duchess of Brabant
    Margaret of Anjou
    Margaret Tudor
    Margaret Capet, daughter of Philip III of France


4. Edward I, like most medieval kings, had several mistresses and more than ten illegitimate children.
    True
    False


5. How many children did Edward have?
    20
    11
    7
    15


6. The Maundy ceremony, during which on Maundy Thursday money is distributed to the needy, was instituted by Edward I.
    True
    False


7. In an effort to reform the administration of justice, local dignitaries were appointed to assist. By what name were these officials known?
    Justices of the Peace
    Conservators of the Peace
    Lord Lieutenants
    none of the above.


8. Where was Edward when he was advised that his father had died and he was King of England?
    In Gascony suppressing a barons' revolt
    On crusade
    Campaigning in Wales
    In London at his father's bedside


9. In the struggle betweem Simon de Montfort and King Henry III, what was Edward's position?
    He always supported his father.
    He was too young to become involved.
    He supported Simon until after the Battle of Lewes.
    He originally supported Simon but supported his father in the following conflict.


10. According to legend, after being subjugated by Edward I, the Welsh requested a prince who spoke neither English nor French; Edward presented his newborn son, Edward of Caernarvon. If this legend is correct, at the time of his presentation to the Welsh as their prince, Edward of Caernarvon was not the heir to the English throne since he was the younger surviving son of Edward I. Who was the heir?
    Edmund
    Henry
    Alfonso
    John


11. William Wallace was one of the leaders of the Scots against Edward I. What became of Wallace?
    He died in battle.
    He died in captivity.
    He died of dysentry.
    He was executed as a traitor.


12. The story of William Wallace was depicted in the Mel Gibson movie "Braveheart". In that movie, it suggested that Edward III was really the result of an sexual relationship between Edward I and his daughter-in-law Isabella of France. Is there any possibility of this being fact?
    Yes
    No


13. The cause of Edward's determination to conquer Wales, which resulted in the creation of his son as Prince of Wales, can be traced to the time of Edward I's coronation. When Wales's prince failed to attend to give fealty in Chester, Edward mounted a campaign against the Welsh. The result was the Treaty of Aberconwy in November 1277, which reduced the authority of the Welsh prince. Which prince led Wales at this time?
    Dafydd ap Gruffydd
    Owain Glendower
    Owain Goch ap Gruffydd
    Llywelyn ap Gruffydd


14. In 1278, Edward enacted a law, possibly at the instigation of his mother. What was the impact of that law?
    It allowed Jews to be arrested on grounds of coin clipping.
    It permitted Jews to claim land for non-repayment of loans
    It expelled all Jews from the kingdom.
    none of the above


15. Margaret, the Fair Maid of Norway, was the last direct descendant of Alexander III and was slated to marry Edward's heir. The death of the infant Margaret on her way from Norway to Scotland thwarted that plan and left Scotland with no direct heir. As a result, Edward was asked to choose between competing claims to the throne. How many claimants were there to the Scottish throne initially?
    10
    8
    13
    2


16. In order to pacify Wales, Edward embarked upon a programme of building castles and other strongholds, which cost upwards of 80,000 pounds and employed a work force of 3500 persons.
    True
    False


17. Philip IV undertook a programme of harassment of Edward in his remaining French fief of Gascony. In 1295 Edward planned a campaign in order to regain Gascony, which had been confiscated by Philip. In order to raise money, what notable event occurred in England?
    A programme of forced loans was undertaken.
    The most comprehensive Parliament to date was called.
    There was an expanded use of scutage.
    none of the above


18. What was the purpose of the "Hundred Rolls"?
    It updated the Doomsday Book.
    none of the above
    It was a census for taxation purposes.
    It revealed administrative abuses and defined royal rights.


19. Edward used Parliament to an extent heretofore unknown. What were the significant legislative statute(s) of his reign?
    Statute of Winchester
    Three Statutes of Westminster
    all of these
    The Statutes of Gloucester and Quo Warranto


20. What was Edward's final request?
    That he be buried in Westminster
    That his bones be boiled and carried in battle against the Scots.
    That his heart be carried to the Holy Land.
    That he be buried in Carlisle where he died.


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