"The Three Edwards" by Thomas B. Costain Quiz

Answer: the English Justinian

Edward brought together some of the wisest men in his realm, including Francisco Accursi, Robert Burnell and Henry de Bracton. And, although it took until 1295, Edward's Parliament included barons, clergy and the common man.

Answer: treason

It is possible that this punishment, though often in use later, was created for David. He had been on the side of the English, then switched to his brother's side, and he was considered a double traitor. The punishment was to be dragged at the heels of a horse to the site of the execution, hanged but cut down before consciousness was lost, entrails to be cut out, head chopped off, and then his body to be divided into four parts.

Answer: his son Edward, several days old

The Welsh proclaimed fealty after King Edward stated "He has been born a native of your country. His character is unimpeachable. He cannot speak a word of English or French. If it please you, the first words he utters shall be Welsh."

Answer: Stirling Bridge

The English had superior numbers and clearly expected to win without much trouble, but Wallace used cunning strategy to defeat the English. He continued to skirmish with the English armies. The barons fought among themselves and would not follow Wallace because he was base-born.

Answer: Walter Langton

Gaveston was given the position of companion to his son by Edward I. He was banished in 1306, but Edward II called him back when his father died. He was beheaded at Blacklow in 1312.

The Despensers hastened to fill the gap once Gaveston was killed. They were banished by the Parliament, but were later called back by Edward. They were killed after Queen Isabella deposed Edward.

Answer: Thomas of Lancaster

Lancaster was responsible for the death of Piers Gaveston, which increased the enmity between the men. He was captured on March 6, 1322 and put on trial for treason six days later at his own castle of Pontefract. Found guilty, he was beheaded at St. Thomas' Hill.

Answer: Queen Isabella, his consort

Isabella and her paramour, Roger Mortimer, had raised forces in the Low Countries. They landed in England on September 24, 1326, and captured the king on November 16th. He was officially deposed on January 20, 1327. He was moved many times to prevent the possibility of rescue and finally, he was killed on October 11 of the same year.

Answer: death by hanging at Tyburn

It is believed that Roger Mortimer was the first in a long line of folk to meet their death by hanging at Tyburn. Queen Isabella was sent to Castle Rising where she lived out the remainder of her life.

Answer: Battle of Crécy

Edward was displaying a banner that included the leopards of England and the lilies of France. This so enraged Phillip that he went precipitously into battle although his soldiers were exhausted from the march. Edward had placed the archers at extreme advantage, and they able to hold off any French advance by means of their swift and accurate arrows.

Answer: he predeceased Edward III

Edward, the Black Prince, was sick for many years, though no one knew why he was sick. It was at the Battle of Crécy that his father gave him the black armor which was to earn him the sobriquet of the Black Prince. He died in 1376, and his father, Edward III, died in 1377.