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Quiz about The Magnificent Century by Thomas B Costain
Quiz about The Magnificent Century by Thomas B Costain

"The Magnificent Century" by Thomas B. Costain Quiz

This is the second of four chronologically in a series on Plantagenet history. This is a fantastic tale and a terrific read.

A multiple-choice quiz by mlcmlc. Estimated time: 5 mins.
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Author
mlcmlc
Time
5 mins
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Multiple Choice
Quiz #
341,611
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
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Question 1 of 10
1. When King John died on October 19, 1216, it was decided that his son Henry, at the age of nine, should be crowned king. Who was selected to act as regent? Hint


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Question 2 of 10
2. William Marshal had died and at fourteen years of age, Henry III began to look for advice from another soldier, Hubert de Burgh. This continued for about ten years until the Bishop of Winchester returned to England and once again began influencing the king. Who was the Poitevin bishop? Hint


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Question 3 of 10
3. Though Henry III had looked for marriage partners, he was not married until he was twenty nine, to Eleanor from Provence. She had written a long and romantic poem which stirred his interest when forwarded to Henry. What nickname was she known by? Hint


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Question 4 of 10
4. During Henry III's reign all five of William Marshal's sons died without issue. Many believed that this was due to a curse issued during a long-term property dispute in Ireland. Who cursed William Marshal's offspring? Hint


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Question 5 of 10
5. Simon de Montforte came to England in 1229 to recover estates given to Ranulf of Chester during King John's reign. How were they recovered? Hint


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Question 6 of 10
6. Several times during his reign Henry III negotiated deals in secret. With which of these popes did he negotiate to put his son Edmund on the throne of Sicily? Hint


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Question 7 of 10
7. Though Henry III would agree when backed into a corner, he believed it was his right to do as he pleased because he was king. Eventually the barons, led by Simon de Montfort, started a civil war in 1264 for the right to have a say in the governance of their country. How is the battle that the barons won remembered? Hint


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Question 8 of 10
8. On March 8, 1265, a parliament which was to become known as "The Great Parliament" met. King Henry III and the barons, including Simon de Montfort, were in attendance. Why is this known as "The Great Parliament"? Hint


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Question 9 of 10
9. In the final battle of the barons, King Henry III was armored to fight. Once the fighting began, Henry was moved to safety by one of the royalists. Simon de Montfort and the barons were defeated. What is the name that this battle is remembered by? Hint


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Question 10 of 10
10. One of the last chapters tells the tale of Roger Bacon, a researcher during this period who had studied at Oxford and in France. He lived in London at Folly Bridge during the period of the civil wars. Which religious order did he join when money became short? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. When King John died on October 19, 1216, it was decided that his son Henry, at the age of nine, should be crowned king. Who was selected to act as regent?

Answer: William Marshal

 Before dying King John requested that William Marshal become the regent, stating, "In his loyalty, above that of any other man, I put my trust". Marshall wanted to rest and take his peace at home for his last years, but, in the end, agreed to act as regent.
2. William Marshal had died and at fourteen years of age, Henry III began to look for advice from another soldier, Hubert de Burgh. This continued for about ten years until the Bishop of Winchester returned to England and once again began influencing the king. Who was the Poitevin bishop?

Answer: Peter de Roches

 While William Marshal was regent, he lead the fight to defeat the French in England. De Roches tutored and cared for Henry during this period. When he fell out of favor he left, later returning to become the power behind the throne for a while.
3. Though Henry III had looked for marriage partners, he was not married until he was twenty nine, to Eleanor from Provence. She had written a long and romantic poem which stirred his interest when forwarded to Henry. What nickname was she known by?

Answer: Eleanor La Belle

 Eleanor and Henry were married at Dover on January 4, 1236. They did not meet until she landed on English soil. Throughout her reign she did not like her English subjects, and was very critical and condescending, but Henry remained besotted. Her subjects didn't like her either, and even once went so far as to throw things at her and the ship she used to try an escape on the Thames.
4. During Henry III's reign all five of William Marshal's sons died without issue. Many believed that this was due to a curse issued during a long-term property dispute in Ireland. Who cursed William Marshal's offspring?

Answer: Bishop of Ferns

 Marshal seized the property during a war effort, but the Bishop disagreed. After Marshal's death, Henry III intervened to attempt to get the Marshal's sons to cede the property. His sons were not amenable to "giving back" the property. The Bishop then cursed them, saying that they would die in Henry's lifetime with no issue.

William, the eldest, died of intestinal issues. Richard was attacked in Ireland after a truce and died from his wounds. Gilbert attended an illegal tournament and fell from his horse. Walter and Anselm died within a month of each other of unknown causes. None left children behind.
5. Simon de Montforte came to England in 1229 to recover estates given to Ranulf of Chester during King John's reign. How were they recovered?

Answer: Ranulf of Chester gave them back

 Ranulf of Chester and Simon campaigned together when Henry III made an unsuccessful effort to regain lands in France. Once they returned to England, Chester began working on transferring the properties back to Simon; on January 7, 1238, Henry III ceded the estates back to Simon.
6. Several times during his reign Henry III negotiated deals in secret. With which of these popes did he negotiate to put his son Edmund on the throne of Sicily?

Answer: Innocent IV

 The agreement was that Henry would pay all costs for the Vatican war, and send 8500 men to fight. This remained a secret until Innocent IV's death in 1254. When a new pope, Alexander IV, was elected, emissaries were sent to England to collect on the debt. Henry could not get the money or the men from England for this latest folly, and ended up defaulting.
7. Though Henry III would agree when backed into a corner, he believed it was his right to do as he pleased because he was king. Eventually the barons, led by Simon de Montfort, started a civil war in 1264 for the right to have a say in the governance of their country. How is the battle that the barons won remembered?

Answer: Battle of Lewes

 De Montfort and the barons won this battle when the King and his son, Edward, agreed to terms from a surrounded windmill called Mill of the Hide. Three men were appointed as counsel to King Henry: Simon de Montfort, Gilbert of Gloucester and Stephen of Birkstead.
8. On March 8, 1265, a parliament which was to become known as "The Great Parliament" met. King Henry III and the barons, including Simon de Montfort, were in attendance. Why is this known as "The Great Parliament"?

Answer: For the first time the common man was present.

 Simon was at the peak of his power at this time; although he did not participate in the ceremony, it had been scripted beforehand. He had invited common men from all the major towns and boroughs participate for the first time. All of the other items were also agreed at the parliament, but they are not why it is called "The Great Parliament".
9. In the final battle of the barons, King Henry III was armored to fight. Once the fighting began, Henry was moved to safety by one of the royalists. Simon de Montfort and the barons were defeated. What is the name that this battle is remembered by?

Answer: Battle of Eversham

 De Montfort was killed and his body severely mutilated, his head ending up on a lance for display. Of the one hundred sixty knights that fought with him, only twelve survived. There was stringent punishment doled out to all those defeated. A quote from the memoirs of Robert of Gloucester says "Such was the murder at Eversham, for a battle it was not."
10. One of the last chapters tells the tale of Roger Bacon, a researcher during this period who had studied at Oxford and in France. He lived in London at Folly Bridge during the period of the civil wars. Which religious order did he join when money became short?

Answer: Franciscans

 Bacon had interested Cardinal Folques in his studies; when the cardinal was elected to become Pope Clement IV, he requested that Bacon write to him of his studies. Bacon sent three treatises, but Clement was in ill health, and it's doubtful that he ever read them. Sometime after Clement's death, Bacon was imprisoned for heresy for twelve years. During the last two years of his life, after his release, he wrote his last treatise.
Source: Author mlcmlc

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