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Quiz about The Three Edwards by Thomas B Costain
Quiz about The Three Edwards by Thomas B Costain

"The Three Edwards" by Thomas B. Costain Quiz


This is the third of four chronologically in a series on Plantagenet history. This is a fantastic tale and a terrific read.

A multiple-choice quiz by mlcmlc. Estimated time: 5 mins.
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Author
mlcmlc
Time
5 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
342,270
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
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Avg Score
7 / 10
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Question 1 of 10
1. Edward I was determined to define and codify the laws of England. He worked with Parliament to create and implement laws for the individual, as outlined in the Great Charter, land and township laws among others. What nickname did this earn him? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. During the Welsh wars Edward I was fighting Llewelyn ab Gruffydd and his brother David. Llewelyn was killed in battle and his brother David was captured. His punishment was to be hanged, drawn and quartered. What had been his crime? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. One of the legends about Edward I and the Welsh wars should be told. Queen Eleanor traveled with Edward everywhere, and their son was born at Caernaurvon Castle in 1284. Days after, the Welsh came to ask Edward for a prince who was beyond reproach and could speak neither English nor French. Who was it that Edward selected? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. Though Edward I thought that Scotland was subdued, William Wallace continued to harass the English. Where did Wallace fight and win a battle against a much larger English army in 1297? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. Edward II had several favorites that he lavished lands and positions on. Each of these was banished, then called back by Edward, only to meet a violent death. Which of these was NOT one of the favorites? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. For much of the reign of Edward II his cousin was leader of the forces of baronial opposition and sure that he should have been king instead. Which of these, also the son of Edmund (the brother of Edward I), does the description match? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. Edward II was deposed in 1327. Who was responsible for this? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Edward III became king at fifteen years of age and a regent was appointed, although his mother, Queen Isabella had expected to be regent and did assume most of the responsibilities. Edward did not assert his authority until several years later when he staged a coup to take over power from his mother, the Queen, and Roger Mortimer, her paramour. What punishment was meted out to Mortimer? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Edward III would fight many battles in his quest to claim the throne of France. At which battle did he give his son Edward the infamous black armor and so anger Phillip VI that the English easily defeated the much larger French forces? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. Edward III married Philippa of Hainault in 1327. Their first male child was Edward, also known as the Black Prince. Why did the Black Prince never claim the throne?
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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Edward I was determined to define and codify the laws of England. He worked with Parliament to create and implement laws for the individual, as outlined in the Great Charter, land and township laws among others. What nickname did this earn him?

Answer: the English Justinian

Edward brought together some of the wisest men in his realm, including Francisco Accursi, Robert Burnell and Henry de Bracton. And, although it took until 1295, Edward's Parliament included barons, clergy and the common man.
2. During the Welsh wars Edward I was fighting Llewelyn ab Gruffydd and his brother David. Llewelyn was killed in battle and his brother David was captured. His punishment was to be hanged, drawn and quartered. What had been his crime?

Answer: treason

It is possible that this punishment, though often in use later, was created for David. He had been on the side of the English, then switched to his brother's side, and he was considered a double traitor. The punishment was to be dragged at the heels of a horse to the site of the execution, hanged but cut down before consciousness was lost, entrails to be cut out, head chopped off, and then his body to be divided into four parts.
3. One of the legends about Edward I and the Welsh wars should be told. Queen Eleanor traveled with Edward everywhere, and their son was born at Caernaurvon Castle in 1284. Days after, the Welsh came to ask Edward for a prince who was beyond reproach and could speak neither English nor French. Who was it that Edward selected?

Answer: his son Edward, several days old

The Welsh proclaimed fealty after King Edward stated "He has been born a native of your country. His character is unimpeachable. He cannot speak a word of English or French. If it please you, the first words he utters shall be Welsh."
4. Though Edward I thought that Scotland was subdued, William Wallace continued to harass the English. Where did Wallace fight and win a battle against a much larger English army in 1297?

Answer: Stirling Bridge

The English had superior numbers and clearly expected to win without much trouble, but Wallace used cunning strategy to defeat the English. He continued to skirmish with the English armies. The barons fought among themselves and would not follow Wallace because he was base-born.
5. Edward II had several favorites that he lavished lands and positions on. Each of these was banished, then called back by Edward, only to meet a violent death. Which of these was NOT one of the favorites?

Answer: Walter Langton

Gaveston was given the position of companion to his son by Edward I. He was banished in 1306, but Edward II called him back when his father died. He was beheaded at Blacklow in 1312.

The Despensers hastened to fill the gap once Gaveston was killed. They were banished by the Parliament, but were later called back by Edward. They were killed after Queen Isabella deposed Edward.
6. For much of the reign of Edward II his cousin was leader of the forces of baronial opposition and sure that he should have been king instead. Which of these, also the son of Edmund (the brother of Edward I), does the description match?

Answer: Thomas of Lancaster

Lancaster was responsible for the death of Piers Gaveston, which increased the enmity between the men. He was captured on March 6, 1322 and put on trial for treason six days later at his own castle of Pontefract. Found guilty, he was beheaded at St. Thomas' Hill.
7. Edward II was deposed in 1327. Who was responsible for this?

Answer: Queen Isabella, his consort

Isabella and her paramour, Roger Mortimer, had raised forces in the Low Countries. They landed in England on September 24, 1326, and captured the king on November 16th. He was officially deposed on January 20, 1327. He was moved many times to prevent the possibility of rescue and finally, he was killed on October 11 of the same year.
8. Edward III became king at fifteen years of age and a regent was appointed, although his mother, Queen Isabella had expected to be regent and did assume most of the responsibilities. Edward did not assert his authority until several years later when he staged a coup to take over power from his mother, the Queen, and Roger Mortimer, her paramour. What punishment was meted out to Mortimer?

Answer: death by hanging at Tyburn

It is believed that Roger Mortimer was the first in a long line of folk to meet their death by hanging at Tyburn. Queen Isabella was sent to Castle Rising where she lived out the remainder of her life.
9. Edward III would fight many battles in his quest to claim the throne of France. At which battle did he give his son Edward the infamous black armor and so anger Phillip VI that the English easily defeated the much larger French forces?

Answer: Battle of Crécy

Edward was displaying a banner that included the leopards of England and the lilies of France. This so enraged Phillip that he went precipitously into battle although his soldiers were exhausted from the march. Edward had placed the archers at extreme advantage, and they able to hold off any French advance by means of their swift and accurate arrows.
10. Edward III married Philippa of Hainault in 1327. Their first male child was Edward, also known as the Black Prince. Why did the Black Prince never claim the throne?

Answer: he predeceased Edward III

Edward, the Black Prince, was sick for many years, though no one knew why he was sick. It was at the Battle of Crécy that his father gave him the black armor which was to earn him the sobriquet of the Black Prince. He died in 1376, and his father, Edward III, died in 1377.
Source: Author mlcmlc

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