Year 7
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Key learning points
- In this lesson, we will look at different ideas behind what happened to Watt Tyler. We will think about his role in organising the Peasants' Revolt, and consider why it is difficult to accurately know what happened to him.
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5 Questions
Q1.
What did the peasants' demand?
Less working hours
More holiday time
Regular breaks
Q2.
How young did you have to be before you paid the Poll Tax?
12
13
15
Q3.
Which important castle was captured by the peasant rebels?
Dover Castle
Norwich Castle
Windsor Castle
Q4.
The peasants demanded what should happen?
The Church should gain more land
The king should tax only the rich
The peasants should have their own villages to rule
Q5.
What happened to the leaders of the Peasants' Revolt?
Arrested and put in prison for life
Arrested and put in prison for seven years
Pardoned and left alone
5 Questions
Q1.
Who did all three versions agree attacked Wat Tyler?
John of Gaunt
Richard II
Simon of Sudbury
Q2.
Where does the Anonimalle Chronicle of St Mary's claim Wat Tyler was executed?
Blackfriars
Mile End
Tower of London
Q3.
Why did Wat Tyler join the Peasants' Revolt?
A tax collector attacked him
A tax collector attacked his son
A tax collector attacked his wife
Q4.
Which tax helped cause the Peasants' Revolt?
Income Tax
Scutage
Tithes
Q5.
What happened to the leaders of the Peasants' Revolt?
Arrested and put in prison for life
Arrested and put in prison for seven years
Pardoned and left alone