Was the Peasants' Revolt a threat to monarchic power?
Was the Peasants' Revolt a threat to monarchic power?
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- In this lesson, we will draw back on the struggles faced by medieval monarchs and see whether the Peasants' Revolt was really a threat compared to the barons or the Church.
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5 Questions
Q1.
Who did all three versions agree attacked Wat Tyler?
John of Gaunt
Richard II
Simon of Sudbury
Q2.
Where does the Anonimalle Chronicle of St Mary's claim Wat Tyler was executed?
Blackfriars
Mile End
Tower of London
Q3.
Why did Wat Tyler join the Peasants' Revolt?
A tax collector attacked him
A tax collector attacked his son
A tax collector attacked his wife
Q4.
Which tax helped cause the Peasants' Revolt?
Income Tax
Scutage
Tithes
Q5.
What happened to the leaders of the Peasants' Revolt?
Arrested and put in prison for life
Arrested and put in prison for seven years
Pardoned and left alone
5 Questions
Q1.
What did Wat Tyler demand?
The end of all peasants.
The end of knights.
The end of the Church.
Q2.
Who was king during the Peasants' Revolt?
King Edward III
King Henry II
King John
Q3.
What was a result of the Peasants' Revolt?
The king removed John of Gaunt from his council.
The Statute of Labourers was abolished.
The villeins gained freedom from their lords.
Q4.
Who was killed during the second meeting between the peasants and Richard II?
John Ball
Robert Sudbury
Simon de Hales
Q5.
What happened to the leaders of the Peasants' Revolt?
Arrested and put in prison for life
Arrested and put in prison for seven years
Pardoned and left alone