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Quiz about King Henry V of England
Quiz about King Henry V of England

King Henry V of England Trivia Quiz


Henry V has been immortalized by his victories against the French and by Shakespeare who wrote for the Henry of his play the wonderful St-Crispian's speech. But how well do we remember this legendary King?

A multiple-choice quiz by gywalgi. Estimated time: 8 mins.
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Author
gywalgi
Time
8 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
56,254
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
15
Difficulty
Difficult
Avg Score
7 / 15
Plays
1186
Last 3 plays: Guest 61 (7/15), Guest 23 (7/15), Guest 87 (2/15).
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Question 1 of 15
1. Henry was born in 1387, son of Henry IV and Mary de Bohun. Where was he born? Hint


Question 2 of 15
2. In which year was Henry made prince of Wales? Hint


Question 3 of 15
3. Who was the leader of the Welsh uprising of 1400? Hint


Question 4 of 15
4. One man fighting with the Welsh rebels was a friend of Henry and taught him the art of war. He was nicknamed Hotspur. What was his real name?

Answer: (Two Words)
Question 5 of 15
5. From 1406 onward, Henry became interested in politics and made his presence felt at meetings of the Council. In 1410, he took over as the leader of this Council. Who was the leader prior to him? Hint


Question 6 of 15
6. Prince Henry had many valuable councillors, the Archbishop's nephew Richard Earl of Arundel was one of them. But his most faithful supporters were his half-uncles Henry and Thomas, sons of John of Gaunt. What was their last name?

Answer: (One Word)
Question 7 of 15
7. In 1407, a civil war erupted in France opposing the Armagnacs (partisans of Charles VI's brother, the Duke of Orleans) and the Burgundians (allied to the French King's cousin, the Duke of Burgundy). Which of these factions was favoured by Prince Henry?

Answer: (One Word)
Question 8 of 15
8. After he became King, Henry V tried to reconcile with the people who suffered under his father's reign, he even had the body of Richard II reburied in great pomp. Where was Richard reburied? Hint


Question 9 of 15
9. For many years, Henry had views on France. In 1415, he requested for England, all of the old Angevin Empire including Anjou, Maine and Normandy. The French government rebutted him and Henry raised his army. In August, Henry left Southampton for Normandy. Which city did the English besiege in August and September?

Answer: (('Once more to the breach....')
Question 10 of 15
10. We all know that the battle of Agincourt was fought and won by Henry and his army on St. Crispian's Day, but when is it exactly? Hint


Question 11 of 15
11. In 1416, Henry gained a valuable and powerful ally in his claim to the French throne. Who was it? Hint


Question 12 of 15
12. In May 1420, a Treaty was signed with France. One of its clause made Henry the heir of Charles VI. What is the name of this Treaty?

Answer: (One Word)
Question 13 of 15
13. In June 1421, Henry returned to the wars and besieged the last of the Dauphinist (formely known as the Armagnac) stronghold north of the Loire. This town surrendered in May 1422, it was to be Henry's last triumph. What was the name of this city? Hint


Question 14 of 15
14. Henry died (probably of dysentery) on 31 August 1422. Where did he pass away? Hint


Question 15 of 15
15. Soon after Henry's death, the Burgundian chronicler Chastellain wrote about him: 'He was a Prince of ....'. What was he a Prince of? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Henry was born in 1387, son of Henry IV and Mary de Bohun. Where was he born?

Answer: Monmouth, Wales

Today, Monmouth Castle is in ruins but this little Welsh town is well worth visiting.
2. In which year was Henry made prince of Wales?

Answer: 1399

The same day his father was crowned King of England.
3. Who was the leader of the Welsh uprising of 1400?

Answer: Owen Glendower

Owen Tudor will be the second husband of Henry's widow. Burnell was Chancellor under Edward I and Gruffydd led the Welsh revolt of 1277.
4. One man fighting with the Welsh rebels was a friend of Henry and taught him the art of war. He was nicknamed Hotspur. What was his real name?

Answer: Henry Percy

Prince Henry fought against Percy at the battle of Shrewsbury in 1403. Percy was killed this day.
5. From 1406 onward, Henry became interested in politics and made his presence felt at meetings of the Council. In 1410, he took over as the leader of this Council. Who was the leader prior to him?

Answer: Archbishop Arundel

In 1411, Henry IV deceived by talks of abdication, sacked his son and brought back the Archbishop. The Prince made a very good impression while he was there and was even thanked by the Commons.
6. Prince Henry had many valuable councillors, the Archbishop's nephew Richard Earl of Arundel was one of them. But his most faithful supporters were his half-uncles Henry and Thomas, sons of John of Gaunt. What was their last name?

Answer: Beaufort

Henry was Bishop of Winchester at the time, he later became Cardinal. Thomas was Duke of Exeter, he acted as Chancellor when Prince Henry was at the head of the Council.
7. In 1407, a civil war erupted in France opposing the Armagnacs (partisans of Charles VI's brother, the Duke of Orleans) and the Burgundians (allied to the French King's cousin, the Duke of Burgundy). Which of these factions was favoured by Prince Henry?

Answer: Burgundians

The King prefered an alliance with Orleans. In 1411, while in control of the Council, Prince Henry sent troops to help the Burgundians. A year later, his brother Thomas sided with his father the King and crossed the Channel with a large army to help the Armagnacs.
8. After he became King, Henry V tried to reconcile with the people who suffered under his father's reign, he even had the body of Richard II reburied in great pomp. Where was Richard reburied?

Answer: Westminster

It is said that Henry kept some affection for Richard who refused to use him as an hostage in 1399 when his father seized the throne.
9. For many years, Henry had views on France. In 1415, he requested for England, all of the old Angevin Empire including Anjou, Maine and Normandy. The French government rebutted him and Henry raised his army. In August, Henry left Southampton for Normandy. Which city did the English besiege in August and September?

Answer: Harfleur

Harfleur surrendered on 22 September.
10. We all know that the battle of Agincourt was fought and won by Henry and his army on St. Crispian's Day, but when is it exactly?

Answer: 25 October

During this bloody battle, the French lost 6,000 men, many soldiers and nobles were captured and ransomed. Henry lost 400 men including the Duke of York and the Earl of Suffolk.
11. In 1416, Henry gained a valuable and powerful ally in his claim to the French throne. Who was it?

Answer: The Holy Roman Emperor Sigismund

The Emperor was mandated to act as mediator in the conflict, but Henry soon convinced him of his rights on France and had him sign the Treaty of Canterbury.
12. In May 1420, a Treaty was signed with France. One of its clause made Henry the heir of Charles VI. What is the name of this Treaty?

Answer: Troyes

In June of the same year, Henry cemented his heirdoom by marrying Princess Catherine, the daughter of Charles VI.
13. In June 1421, Henry returned to the wars and besieged the last of the Dauphinist (formely known as the Armagnac) stronghold north of the Loire. This town surrendered in May 1422, it was to be Henry's last triumph. What was the name of this city?

Answer: Meaux

Henry became sick in the winter of 1422 and never recovered.
14. Henry died (probably of dysentery) on 31 August 1422. Where did he pass away?

Answer: Bois de Vincennes

Henry reigned only 9 years. He left a nine-month-old infant, the future Henry VI.
15. Soon after Henry's death, the Burgundian chronicler Chastellain wrote about him: 'He was a Prince of ....'. What was he a Prince of?

Answer: Justice

'He was a Prince of justice, he gave support to none out of favor, nor did he suffer wrong to go unpunished out of regard for affinity'.
Source: Author gywalgi

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