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1 trivia quiz  The Life and Times of Richard III coolicon
Forget everything you've ever heard about Richard III. This quiz is about the real Richard, not the monster conjured by Tudor propagandists. I dedicate this quiz to all Ricardians and to fellow FunTrivia member Mutchisman for reasons he knows about.
Difficult 10Q
519 plays
Jan 31 07
Cymruambyth gold
2 trivia quiz  The First York icon
Edward IV carried on his father's claim to the English throne, however unlike him, he succeeded. How much do you know about the 'First York'?
Tough 15Q
489 plays
Mar 13 06
jessica83

Some sample questions from this category:

* What was the name of the King who the York house defeated to gain control of the throne in the 1400's?
* Richard, Duke of York, born 1411, had four sons. How many became king after the defeat of the Lancastrian house?
* Which battles are a list of battles from the War of the Roses?
* Richard III fought for his crown until his end at Bosworth Field. Richard was often betrayed by his trused companions and supporters. Which man did not desert Richard III?
* What event made Richard III take the crown?
* Whom did the Earl of Warwick betray?
* Where did King Edward IV go in exile to get support from his sister's husband?
* Before becoming king, Richard III was what? What was he duke of? How was he related to the previous king?
* What did the battle of Bosworth Field decide?
* History has painted the picture that Richard III was a brutal man. It is stated, not proven, that he killed his nephew and name sake, Richard, for what purpose? (By the way, it isn't a proven fact but most people believe it is true).
* Where was Edward IV born?
* Although his paternal grandfather had a claim to the English throne, his paternal grandmother's was slightly better as she was descended from which son of Edward III?
* Edward IV's mother was descended from which English family?
* What was Edward IV's title during the lifetime of his father?
* The Act of Accord was ratified on which day?
* At which battle did Edward IV's father die?
* Following the Battle of Towton, the Lancastrian royal family fled to which country?
* Which French king was supporting the Yorkist cause?
* Who was the queen mother of Scotland who was willing to grant sanctuary to Henry VI and his family?
* What is the date of Edward IV's marriage to Elizabeth Woodville?

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