Britain In 1485 Flashcards
In Britain in 1485, who was king of England?
Henry VII
What was Henry VII known as?
King of England, Lord of Ireland and Prince of Wales because he ruled over England and had some powers in Ireland and Wales, but none in Scotland.
When did Henry VII rule?
1485
Who had Scotland been ruled by and since when?
The Stuart family since 1406
Who ruled Scotland around that time and from when?
James IV from 1488
In 1485, where was not discovered by Europeans?
North America, South America, Australia and New Zealand
What was the only part of France still ruled by England at the time?
Calais
What did Britains eat?
They had a basic diet
Where did the rich and poor live?
The rich lived in strong defensive homes and the poor lived in small, thatched-roofed cottages.
How did people communicate?
Mainly by word of mouth.
What was the one common religion?
Christianity
Who was the Head of the Christian Church/ Catholic Church?
The Pope in Rome
What kind of furniture did they have?
Solid and wooden, few chairs.
How did the rich and the poor travel?
The rich travelled on horseback but the poor walked.
What was in very poor condition?
The roads
