VOICED : Search for England's lost king hangs

Archaeologists in Leicester may have found King Richard III's burial site, solving a centuries-old mystery. The discovery was aided by historical maps and evidence of a church where Richard was buried. The skeleton found has battle injuries and scoliosis, matching Richard's known characteristics. Richard died in the Battle of Bosworth Field in 1485, ending a civil war. DNA testing with a descendant, Michael Gibson, will confirm the skeleton's identity, potentially resolving the mystery of the last Plantagenet king.

What was the main piece of evidence that helped archaeologists locate the potential burial site of King Richard III?

• A local legend about a hidden tomb

• A royal decree from 1485

• A diary entry from a soldier

• A map from 1741 showing Greyfriars

What significant event marked the end of the civil war in 1485?

• The capture of a key fortress

• The death of King Richard III at Bosworth Field

• The signing of a peace treaty

• The coronation of a new king

What unusual physical characteristic did the discovered skeleton have that matched historical accounts of Richard III?

• A curved spine

• A missing limb

• A unique birthmark

• A rare eye color

Who is the modern-day descendant whose DNA is being used to identify the remains?

• An Australian genealogist

• An American archaeologist

• A Canadian carpenter

• A British historian

What will confirm the identity of the skeleton found in Leicester?

• Matching the DNA with historical records

• Matching the DNA with Michael Gibson

• Finding a royal seal with the skeleton

• Locating a hidden diary