The Peasants' Revolt

In what year did the Peasants' Revolt take place in England?

• 1399

• 1381

• 1300

• 1350

Which English King was on the throne during the Peasants' Revolt?

• Henry V

• Henry II

• Richard II

• Richard III

What was one of the main reasons why the peasants were angry and revolted?

• They wanted more holidays.

• • They wanted to become knights.

• They resented the heavy taxes and restrictions placed on them after the Black Death.

• There was not enough work for everyone after the Black Death

What was the name of the most famous leader of the Peasants' Revolt?

• Wat Tyler

• William Wallace

• John Ball

• James French

What ultimately happened to Wat Tyler, the leader of the revolt?

• He successfully negotiated with the King and lived a long life.

• He became the new King of England.

• He escaped and continued to lead rebellions for many years.

• He was killed during a meeting with King Richard II and the Mayor of London

What was the immediate aftermath of Wat Tyler's death for the other rebels?

• They were all arrested and executed.

• They were initially shocked and angry, but King Richard II managed to calm them down with promises.

• They chose a new leader and continued fighting.

• They immediately surrendered and went home peacefully.

What was the poll tax, which was a major cause of the Peasants' Revolt?

• A tax on all goods sold in markets.

• A tax only paid by wealthy landowners.

• A tax on houses with more than one chimney.

• A tax levied on every adult person, regardless of their wealth.

What was the Statute of Labourers, introduced after the Black Death?

• A law that gave more rights and better wages to workers.

• A law that tried to freeze wages at pre-plague levels and restrict the movement of workers.

• A set of rules for how peasants should farm their land.

• A law that provided financial support for families who had lost members to the plague.

Why did the Statute of Labourers anger the peasants?

• It prevented them from demanding higher wages despite a shortage of workers after the Black Death.

• It made them work fewer hours.

• It required them to learn a new trade.

• It forced them to move to new villages.

Which of the following was a direct consequence of the Black Death that contributed to the Peasants' Revolt?

• An increase in the number of wealthy nobles.

• An increase in the power of the Church.

• A decrease in taxes for the common people.

• A significant decrease in the population, leading to a shortage of laborers.