Quiz: The Wars of the Roses
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How Much Do You Know About The Wars Of The Roses?
No, not the Michael Douglas/Kathleen Turner movie! Oh no, we mean the real, historical Wars of the Roses. Which, despite the flowery name, was a very bloody era indeed! Do you think you know a lot about history? (You might know a lot about roses--but that's not gonna help you here!) Could be you're just a prodigy at multiple choice questions! Let's test your knowledge on what The Wars of the Roses were all about, the very real battles that were fought, who fought in them and where they took place.Take my quiz, that's what I'm talkin' about! (Do you dare?) Good luck history fanatics, and, oh yes--most importantly--have fun!
Quiz: The Wars of the Roses
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A Rose By Any Other Name....
The Wars of the Roses were also known as the "Cousins' War", because the main combatants were descended from cousins.
White Rose of York, Red Rose of Lancaster
The Tudor Rose
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The Best Historical Novel About The Wars of the Roses
Sharon Kay Penman is a gifted writer of historical fiction. No poorly researched bodice-rippers, professing to be historical because they use a few archaic terms ever spring from this author's pen. Sharon Kay Penman's books are like a course in history, but fun to read. The Sunne in Splendour deals with the era of The Wars of the Roses, and offers an alternative (and more realistic) view of Shakespeare's villainous King Richard III. If history is written by the victors, then perhaps this king deserves to be seen from another perspective than Shakespeare's. This wonderful book is not just about Richard, but about all the characters and the times of The Wars of the Roses.All of Penman's books are examples of historical fiction writing at its best, and this one is the best of the best.
The Sunne In Splendour: A Novel of Richard III
Amazon Price: $10.78 (as of 06/04/2012)
This book should be read by anyone who has an interest in history, especially that of the Middle Ages, and who enjoys a good novel.
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Which Side Would You Be On?
York or Lancaster?
Serious students of history know that The Wars of the Roses stemmed (yes) from the ineffective King Richard II's being deposed by a cousin, Henry Bolingbroke (of the House of Lancaster).
50 or so years later, descendants of other cousins (the House of York) from the days of the deposed Richard II decided that their family had the better claim to the throne and pressed the issue. The result was Lancaster, who chose the red rose as their symbol, against York who wore the badge of the white rose.The Wars of the Roses!
Would you have been for Lancaster, or for York?
I'd be for Lancaster--red rose all the way!
Tipi says:
Neutral!
Tolovaj says:
Can't stand neutral position?
Margo_Arrowsmith says:
Well, I have cousins named Lancaster....
reasonablerobinson says:
Because I was born on that side of the Penines
No, York had the better claim. White rose for me!
flighty02 says:
As a Yorkshire lass myself it's only right that I go for the white rose!
Jess says:
I chose York purely because I like the white rose better - York always!!
siranthony says:
I say york, desendant of lionel of antwerp second in line to the throne after edward the black prince.
sousababy says:
Suppose I'll say York . . but I did poorly on the quiz, so I don't feel very qualified.
Victoria says:
My ancestors came from Wales, and so I theorize they were for Lancaster since the Tudors had friends there. However my spouse is from Yorkshire, and a proud Yorkshireman to boot. So I choose the White Rose as well.
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Bonus--A Poll For The Truly Dedicated Student of the Middle Ages
OK--You're a passionate student of Medieval History. You know all about The Wars of the Roses, The Yorks, The Lancastrians, The White Rose, and the Red. You know all about The Princes in the Tower, right? And you have an opinion. Of course you do! So go ahead and express it--now's your chance to weigh in on the mystery that's kept us guessing for more than 500 years!
Did you stop to smell the roses? Did you take the Quiz?
How did you do?
Are you a certified medieval history buff? A bona fide expert on The Wars of the Roses? Or did you learn something new? Did you like this quiz? Please--don't be stingy with your comments-- leave one right here!
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flighty02
Apr 29, 2012 @ 9:58 am | delete
- Surprised myself in getting a creditable 9/10, I'm usually not that great at history... the duration of the wars let me down, who would have thought they went on for 30 years!
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pawpaw911
Nov 11, 2011 @ 11:07 am | delete
- I love history, but I am not up to snuff on Medieval history as I should be. Interesting lens.
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sousababy
Nov 5, 2011 @ 8:59 am | delete
- I know so little of medieval history, but now I feel somewhat enriched - thanks to your lenses. All of this is extremely fascinating to me. Amazing that this war lasted so long. Thanks for the education, you make it fun.
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Tipi
Sep 3, 2011 @ 2:56 pm | delete
- Let's just say that I think I brought the average down, well done!
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MaxReily
Sep 3, 2011 @ 7:41 pm | delete
- Thanks--you probably didn't bring the average down, it's a pretty hard quiz.
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