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KS3 - Peasants' Revolt
Flashcards for quick repetition. It was one of the largest uprisings in English history. Take this educational quiz and test your historical knowledge of the tumultuous events of this period.
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Who was the main leader of the Peasants' Revolt?
William Walworth
John Cavendish
Wat Tyler
Henry Despenser
What year did peasants' revolt broke out? (YYYY)
1381
The riots broke out on May 30, 1381.
Which European country was England at war with when the uprising broke out?
Holy Roman Empire
Denmark
Poland
France
What english county did uprising break out?
Kent
Essex
Gloucestershire
Dorset
Who was english ruler at the time of the Revolt?
Richard II
Edward II
Henry IV
Henry IV
Match person with his role.
John Ball
one of revolt's leaders
Thomas Brinton
Bishop of Rochester
William Walworth
Lord Mayor of London
Where did the king hide from the enraged mob?
Tower of London
Dover Castle
Lincoln Castle
Warwick Castle
Pick correct sentences.
1. Rebels entered London on 13 June.
2. Wat Tyler was viciously poisoned.
3. The insurgents burned London to the ground.
4. The main reason for the uprising was the introduction of the poll tax.
5. After Tyler's death, king revoked all the concessions he had made to the rebels.
6. Despite the suppression of the riots, the revolt forced the king to abolish serfdom.
1. Rebels entered London on 13 June.
2. The main reason for the uprising was the introduction of the poll tax.
3. After Tyler's death, king revoked all the concessions he had made to the rebels.
When did Wat Tyler die?
on 17 July
on 4 July
on 28 June
on 15 June
When did revolt end?
November 1381
May 1382
December 1381
March 1382
What happened to Watt Tyler's body?
his body was burned at the stake
his head was placed atop a pole and exposed for public
his body was never found
his body was dismembered and thrown into the river
his head was placed atop a pole and exposed for public
What age was the king when the revolt was going on?
