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The Peasants' Revolt 02
The Revolt came to an end in Smithfield, London. The photo shows Smithfield Meat Market.

The Peasants' Revolt 02

This KS3 History quiz takes a second look at the Peasants' Revolt. The trigger for the Revolt was the poll (head) tax. Everyone over the age of 14 had to pay it. It was designed to raise money to continue the war against France and to help the barons and bishops become even richer. The King's uncle, John of Gaunt, realised that many people had not paid the tax so he imposed it once again. In the village of Fobbing in Essex, the tax collector demanded that everybody paid up, whether they had already paid it or not. They took offence at being made to pay twice and beat up the tax collector.

Word spread and before long, the peasants turned on the landowners. Manor houses were burnt down and landowners killed or humiliated. The focus of the Revolt was the south east - Kent and Essex.

1 .
Which word means the King 'cancelled' his promises?
Rebuked
Rebutted
Recanted
Revoked
It was claimed that the promises were made under threat and were therefore not legally valid
2 .
Where in London did the Revolt come to an end?
Blackfriars
Camden
Ludgate Hill
Smithfield
The King promised to give them what they wanted
3 .
What happened to Wat Tyler?
He was imprisoned
He was killed
He was knighted
He was sent abroad
Some sources say his head was put on display!
4 .
On June 12th the rebels arrived where, near London?
Blackheath
Finchley
Putney
Surbiton
The Essex peasants were at Mile End
5 .
John Ball had once been in prison for what reason?
Murdering his wife
Running off with the Lord of the Manor's daughter
Saying that all men should be equal
Stealing farm tools
The Catholic clergy did not like that idea as they wanted to stay rich and powerful
6 .
The Revolt's co-leader, John Ball, had what occupation?
Blacksmith
Priest
Soldier
Teacher
He spoke out about how the Catholic Church treated peasants
7 .
In which century did the Peasants' Revolt occur?
12th
13th
14th
15th
It happened in 1381
8 .
The mob attacked the London home of which nobleman?
Duke of Buckingham
Duke of Lancaster
Duke of Northumberland
Duke of Richmond
The King's uncle - also known as John of Gaunt
9 .
The rebels marched on which city?
Cambridge
Newcastle-upon-Tyne
London
Winchester
The two peasant mobs approached from opposite sides of the River Thames
10 .
The rebels killed which important person on June 14th?
Lord Snooty
The Archbishop of Canterbury
The Bishop of Westminster
The Lord Mayor of London
He was also chancellor and had used soldiers to make people pay poll tax
You can find more about this topic by visiting BBC Bitesize - The Peasants' Revolt

Author:  Jan Crompton

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