Peasants’ Revolt: events (AQA GCSE History): Quizzes
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How much was the third Poll Tax set at per person in 1381?
How much was the third Poll Tax set at per person in 1381?
One shilling & four pence
In which location did the Peasants' Revolt begin on 31 May 1381?
In which location did the Peasants' Revolt begin on 31 May 1381?
Drentwood, Essex
What did Thomas Baker refuse to do when tax collectors arrived?
What did Thomas Baker refuse to do when tax collectors arrived?
Pay more tax
Who led the Essex rebels toward London in early June 1381?
Who led the Essex rebels toward London in early June 1381?
Jack Straw
Where did the Essex and Kent rebel groups meet on 12 June?
Where did the Essex and Kent rebel groups meet on 12 June?
Blackheath
What did rebels burn to the ground when they entered London?
What did rebels burn to the ground when they entered London?
John of Gaunt's palace at the Savoy
How old was King Richard II when he met the rebels?
How old was King Richard II when he met the rebels?
14 years old
What was one of the rebels' main demands at Mile End?
What was one of the rebels' main demands at Mile End?
Abolition of serfdom
Who did rebels execute during their attack on the Tower of London?
Who did rebels execute during their attack on the Tower of London?
Archbishop of Canterbury & Lord Treasurer
Who stabbed Wat Tyler at the Smithfield meeting on 15 June?
Who stabbed Wat Tyler at the Smithfield meeting on 15 June?
Lord Mayor of London
How many rebels were executed during the government suppression?
How many rebels were executed during the government suppression?
Between 1,500 and 7,000
What famous phrase began John Ball's sermon at Blackheath?
What famous phrase began John Ball's sermon at Blackheath?
When Adam delved & Eve span