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Edward and Wales Flashcards

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1
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Which Prince refused to pay homage to Edward ?

A

Llwelyn

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2
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Who was Llwelyn destined to marry ?

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Simon de Montfort’s daughter

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Which castle did Edward build to guard Anglesey ?

A

Caernarvon

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4
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After the rebellions which law made Welsh law subject to English law ?

A

the statute of Rhuddlan

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Name one of the castles built by Edward to defend against the Welsh ?

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Caernarvon, Conwy, Builth, Aberystwyth, Flint, Harlech, Beaumaris

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6
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Who was Edwards master castle builder ?

A

James St George

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7
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when did Edward attack the Welsh ?

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1277

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Which treaty had Henry III had to sign with Llywelyn, making him prince of Wales ?

A

treaty of Montgommery, 1267

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9
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Edward defeated the Welsh in 1277 beause he had more of what in his army ?

A

Cavalry

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10
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When Edward attacked Wales in 1277 he first went to the small island of Anglesey - why ?

A

It was where the Welsh kept their grain and now they had no food supplies

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11
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Who was Llywelyns broher who rose against Edward in 1282 ?

A

Dafydd

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12
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Where was Llywelyns centre of power in Wales ?

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Gwynedd

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13
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What is a bastide ?

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a town walled next to a castle where you control who comes in and out

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what is a barbican

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a gatehouse at the entrance to a castle

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15
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what are Castle murder holes ?

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holes to drop objects and burning oil on attackers

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16
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why were many of Edwards castles built next to water ?

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so they could be easily supplied

17
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what was a portcullis ?

A

a spiked gate to a castle that could be dropped and prevent attackers getting in

18
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what were castles concentric walls ?

A

walls of different heights so you could fire over your soldiers heads without hurting them

19
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what was the well tower ?

A

a tower that could pull fresh water into the castle when you were under siege

20
Q

Caernarvon castle was partly destroyed in a 3rd Welsh rebellion by Maddog - when ?

A

1294

21
Q

Which famous royal was born in Caernarvon castle ?

A

Prince Edward, Edward’s son

22
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because of its importance, Caernarvon was always defend by at least how many men ?

A

30

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