Ancient and Modern History Quiz for 19 August 2019
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Question 1: 15 monarchs from the House of Plantagenet, including those belonging to cadet branches, ruled England from 1154 until 1485. Why were they called "Plantagenets"?
A
B
They were admirers of French writer Jean Genet
They all liked gardening
C
They were a family of schemers
D
The name is derived from the latin name of the common broom plant