12. Thomas Becket spent ____years on the continent and returned to England in 1170.
A. four
B. five
C. six
D. seven
13. The Great Charter (or Magna Carta) was signed by King John at Runnymede in____.
A. 1162
B. 1164
C. 1210
D. 1215
14. Simon de Montfort summoned in____ the Great Council to meet at Westminster, together with two knights from each county and two citizens from each town.
A. 1242
B. 1258
C. 1265
D. 1266
15. Which of the following statements is NOT true?
A. In the 13th century a Black Rod went between the two Houses of
Parliament for liaison and to discipline the members.
B. In the 13th century Parliament only met by royal invitation.
C. In the 13th century Parliament's role was to offer advice, not to make decisions.
D. In the 13th century the most important part of Parliament was the House of Lords.
16. During the reign of ____, Wales was brought under English rule.
A. Henry III
B. Edward I
C. Edward II
D. Edward III
17. ____ became the first prince to hold the title of Prince of Wales, which
continues to be borne by the eldest son of the reigning monarch.
A. Richard I
B. Henry III
C. Edward II
D. Edward III
18. The chief demand of the peasants during the Peasant Uprising of 1381
was____.
A. the abolition of villeinage
B. the punishment of the King's ministers
C. the increase of wages
D. the reform of the church
19. Wat Tyler was killed by William Walworth, ____.
A. Archbishop of York
B. Mayor of London
C. Archbishop of Canterbury
D. the Treasurer
20. The Peasant Uprising of 1381 did not direct against____.
A. the rich clergy
B. the lawyers
C. the landowners
D. the town traders
Keys: 1. B 2. A 3.C 4. D 5. C 6. A 7. B 8. A 9. D 10. B 11. C 12. C 13. D 14. C 15. A 16. B 17. C 18. A 19. B 20. D
