KS3 the peasants' revolt - reign of king richard ii

History Quiz - The Peasants' Revolt 02 (Questions)

In 1381, peasants from Essex and Kent marched on London, turning anger about taxes and laws into one of medieval England’s most dramatic uprisings.

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Fascinating Fact:

In Essex and Kent, rebels gathered armed crowds and began marching towards London, attacking symbols of royal authority on the way.

In KS3 History, this part of the Peasants’ Revolt shows how rebels from Essex and Kent moved towards London, challenged royal officials, and forced the young king to face their demands.

Key Terms

Rebel: A person who resists or fights against rulers, laws, or government decisions.
Uprising: A sudden, often violent protest by a group of people against authority.
Tax collector: An official whose job is to collect money owed in taxes for the king or government.

Frequently Asked Questions (Click to see answers)

How did the peasants reach London in the Peasants’ Revolt?

Groups of peasants from Essex and Kent marched towards London, growing in number as they went. They crossed into the city with help from some Londoners who opened the gates.

What did the rebels do when they entered London in 1381?

Inside London, rebels attacked prisons, burned legal records and targeted royal officials. They wanted to destroy symbols of royal authority that they believed treated them unfairly.

Why was the march on London important in KS3 History?

The march on London is important because it forced the king to meet the rebels, frightened the ruling classes, and showed how dangerous mass protest could be in medieval England.

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The Revolt's co-leader, John Ball, had what occupation?

[ ]	Blacksmith
[ ]	Priest
[ ]	Soldier
[ ]	Teacher

The rebels marched on which city?

[ ]	Cambridge
[ ]	Newcastle-upon-Tyne
[ ]	London
[ ]	Winchester

In which century did the Peasants' Revolt occur?

[ ]	12^th
[ ]	13^th
[ ]	14^th
[ ]	15^th

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

On June 12^th the rebels arrived where, near London?

[ ]	Blackheath
[ ]	Finchley
[ ]	Putney
[ ]	Surbiton

The mob attacked the London home of which nobleman?

[ ]	Duke of Buckingham
[ ]	Duke of Lancaster
[ ]	Duke of Northumberland
[ ]	Duke of Richmond

The rebels killed which important person on June 14th?

[ ]	Lord Snooty
[ ]	The Archbishop of Canterbury
[ ]	The Bishop of Westminster
[ ]	The Lord Mayor of London

Where in London did the Revolt come to an end?

[ ]	Blackfriars
[ ]	Camden
[ ]	Ludgate Hill
[ ]	Smithfield

What happened to Wat Tyler?

[ ]	He was imprisoned
[ ]	He was killed
[ ]	He was knighted
[ ]	He was sent abroad

10.

Which word means the King 'cancelled' his promises?

[ ]	Rebuked
[ ]	Rebutted
[ ]	Recanted
[ ]	Revoked

History Quiz - The Peasants' Revolt 02 (Answers)

The Revolt's co-leader, John Ball, had what occupation?

[ ]	Blacksmith
[x]	Priest
[ ]	Soldier
[ ]	Teacher

He spoke out about how the Catholic Church treated peasants

The rebels marched on which city?

[ ]	Cambridge
[ ]	Newcastle-upon-Tyne
[x]	London
[ ]	Winchester

The two peasant mobs approached from opposite sides of the River Thames

In which century did the Peasants' Revolt occur?

[ ]	12^th
[ ]	13^th
[x]	14^th
[ ]	15^th

It happened in 1381

John Ball had once been in prison for what reason?

[ ]	Murdering his wife
[ ]	Running off with the Lord of the Manor's daughter
[x]	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

On June 12^th the rebels arrived where, near London?

[x]	Blackheath
[ ]	Finchley
[ ]	Putney
[ ]	Surbiton

The Essex peasants were at Mile End

The mob attacked the London home of which nobleman?

[ ]	Duke of Buckingham
[x]	Duke of Lancaster
[ ]	Duke of Northumberland
[ ]	Duke of Richmond

The King's uncle - also known as John of Gaunt

The rebels killed which important person on June 14th?

[ ]	Lord Snooty
[x]	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

Where in London did the Revolt come to an end?

[ ]	Blackfriars
[ ]	Camden
[ ]	Ludgate Hill
[x]	Smithfield

The King promised to give them what they wanted