KRA Quiz 2014

Where will King Richard III be buried in the year 2015? (See reference map below.) *

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[Google Maps will help you chose the right position of the town, where King Richard III will be re-buried in the year 2015.]

Where was his queen, Anne Neville, layed to rest in March 1485? (See reference map above.) *

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Why is a sun eclipse reputed to be a bad omen for a ruler, especially King Richard III? *

Because Henry Tudor was able to approach the battlefield undetected.

Because of superstition, as the astronomical reason for an eclipse was not yet known in the 15th century.

Because Richard III's wife, Anne Neville, died during a solar eclipse.

Because his son, Edward of Middleham, died during a solar eclipse.

Because his mother, Cecily Neville, died during a solar eclipse.

Which 'countries' did King Richard III visit during his lifetime? *

Of which regions had Richard III most likely never heard of? *

How did King Richard III react to the 'discovery' of the 'New World'? *

No reaction whatsoever.

Sent pirates and corsaires.

Sent troups and conquerors.

Was glad to be able to polster his state coffers.

Sent his nephews to...

How many handguns with the new revolver technique were used fighting the Battle of Bosworth? *

King Richard Armitage