Richard III quizzes for KS3 and GCSE History (Years 7–11, age 11–16), supporting the National Curriculum by building knowledge of late medieval England, kingship and the Wars of the Roses.
Fascinating fact: In 2012, his skeleton was found under a car park in Leicester.
Most-Played Quizzes in This Section:Richard III ruled England from 1483 to 1485 and was the last Plantagenet king. His defeat at the Battle of Bosworth helped bring the Wars of the Roses to an end and began the Tudor dynasty.
This section is written in a clear, teacher-friendly way to support KS3 learning and GCSE revision. Each quiz builds background knowledge, strengthens key vocabulary, and helps learners explain events and interpretations with more confidence.
Use The Spoken Word to explore language and persuasion, and Benevolent King? to consider why historians disagree about his character. The everyday world of the period comes through in The Coats They Wore and Dress Sense, helping learners connect politics with real life.
Official curriculum guidance: National curriculum in England: history programmes of study (GOV.UK).
Richard III sits at a turning point in English history. His reign links the Wars of the Roses to the start of Tudor rule, and it raises big questions about power, legitimacy and reputation.
Some accounts were written after his death, under Tudor rule, and may reflect politics as much as evidence. Historians compare sources to decide what is reliable and what is propaganda.
They strengthen factual recall and help learners practise explaining causes, consequences and interpretations. Short, repeated attempts are ideal for building long-term memory.
Yes. Parents can use the quizzes to prompt discussion about evidence and bias, and the instant feedback helps learners correct misunderstandings straight away.
Author: Graham Haw (Education Quizzes Team Member)
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