The Wars of the Roses

Who became King of England after the Battle of Towton?

• Henry VI

• Edward IV

• Richard III

• Henry VII

Match the following events with their corresponding years:

• 1483

• Henry Tudor defeats Richard III

• 1461

• Edward IV dies

• 1485

• Edward IV becomes king

Edward IV was re-crowned in (a)   after defeating Henry's armies.

• 1461

• 1471

• 1483

• 1485

The Tudor rose is a combination of the roses of (a)   and York.

• Lancaster

• Tudor

• Plantagenet

• Stuart

Who was the last important member of the Lancaster family to challenge for the crown?

• Henry VI

• Edward IV

• Richard III

• Henry Tudor

In which year did Edward IV die?

• 1461

• 1471

• 1483

• 1485

Match the following figures with their roles:

• Henry VI

• York

• Edward IV

• York

• Richard III

• Lancaster

Fill in the blank: The Battle of Bosworth Field was fought in (a)   . Options: A) 1461 B) 1471 C) 1483 D) 1485. Answer: D) 1485.

• 1461

• 1471

• 1483

• 1485

Who was re-crowned in 1471 after defeating Henry's armies?

• Henry VI

• Edward IV

• Richard III

• Henry Tudor

Who was the king killed at the Battle of Bosworth Field?

• Henry VI

• Edward IV

• Richard III

• Henry Tudor