- 1. The deposition of Richard II in 1399 marked a significant turning point in English history, heralding the rise of Lancastrian rule that would dominate the political landscape for the next century. Richard II, known for his charismatic yet increasingly tyrannical demeanor, faced growing discontent among the nobility and commoners alike due to his autocratic style of governance and heavy taxation. His cousin, Henry Bolingbroke, Duke of Lancaster, capitalized on this unrest. Returning to England from exile, Henry initially sought to reclaim his ancestral lands, but the political climate quickly shifted as he gained support from disillusioned nobles. In a decisive turn of events, Henry challenged Richard's authority, leading to a confrontation that ultimately culminated in Richard's abdication. With Richard imprisoned, Henry was crowned King Henry IV, marking the beginning of the Lancastrian dynasty. This transition not only altered the monarchy's power dynamics but also set the stage for a series of conflicts known as the Wars of the Roses, as rival factions within the nobility vied for control and legitimacy over the English throne, reshaping the nation’s future and leaving an indelible mark on its history.
Who deposed Richard II and took the English throne as Henry IV?
A) Henry Bolingbroke
B) Richard Plantagenet
C) Geoffrey Chaucer
D) Edward Plantagenet
- 2. Which nobleman helped Henry IV seize the throne from Richard II?
A) Isabella of France
B) Henry Percy
C) Thomas Becket
D) William Wallace
- 3. What year did Henry IV depose Richard II in England?
A) 1485
B) 1399
C) 1415
D) 1356
- 4. Which of the following titles did Henry IV previously hold before becoming King of England?
A) Viscount of Kent
B) Earl of Warwick
C) Duke of Lancaster
D) Baron of York
- 5. Who was the first Lancastrian king of England?
A) Henry IV
B) Richard III
C) Henry V
D) Edward IV
- 6. In Shakespeare's play 'Henry IV, Part 1', which character is the heir apparent to the English throne?
A) Hotspur
B) Falstaff
C) Prince Hal
D) Bardolph
- 7. Which battle fought during Henry IV's reign was a significant victory for the English over the Welsh rebels?
A) Battle of Bosworth Field
B) Battle of Bannockburn
C) Battle of Shrewsbury
D) Battle of Agincourt
- 8. After being deposed by Henry IV, where was Richard II eventually imprisoned?
A) Windsor Castle
B) Pontefract Castle
C) Tower of London
D) Edinburgh Castle
- 9. Who was the Archbishop of Canterbury who supported Henry IV during his seizure of the throne?
A) Thomas Arundel
B) William Laud
C) Stephen Langton
D) Thomas Becket
- 10. Who succeeded Henry IV as King of England?
A) Edward IV
B) Richard III
C) Henry V
D) Henry VI
- 11. Who was the King of England before Henry IV deposed him?
A) Elizabeth I
B) Edward III
C) Henry V
D) Richard II
- 12. What was the relation of Henry IV to Richard II?
A) Brother
B) Father
C) Uncle
D) Cousin
- 13. Who was Richard II's closest advisor who was executed after Henry IV came to power?
A) Thomas Cromwell
B) Thomas Becket
C) Robert de Vere
D) Thomas More
- 14. Who was the only English monarch to be deposed by Parliament before Henry IV's actions against Richard II?
A) Henry III
B) Edward II
C) Mary I
D) Edward IV
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