The Plantagenets: A Dynasty that Shaped English History

Question 1

Who established the Plantagenet dynasty in England in 1154?

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Henry II

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Henry I

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Richard I

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John

Question 2

Which important legal system was introduced during the Plantagenet period?

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Common law

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Civil law

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Feudal law

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Canon law

Question 3

Which Plantagenet king was known as the "Lionheart" because of his bravery?

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Richard I

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Henry II

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John

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Henry III

Question 4

What was the main economic activity in England during the Plantagenet period?

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Agriculture

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Industry

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Trade

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Mining

Question 5

What architectural style became popular during the Plantagenet period, known for its pointed arches and stained-glass windows?

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Gothic

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Romanesque

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Classical

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Renaissance

Question 6

Which Plantagenet king is considered one of the most successful and influential English monarchs, known for his military victories and legal reforms?

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Edward I

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Henry III

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Edward III

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Richard II

Question 7

Which Plantagenet king was known for his bravery and military skills during the Crusades?

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Richard the Lionheart

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Henry II

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John

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Edward I

Question 8

What was the main purpose of the Magna Carta?

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To protect the rights of the barons and limit the king's authority.

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To give the king absolute power.

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To establish a new form of government.

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To abolish the feudal system.

Question 9

Which of the following was NOT a territory added to the English empire during the Plantagenet era?

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Scotland

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Ireland

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Wales

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France

Question 10

Who was the last Plantagenet king of England?

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Richard III

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Richard II

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Henry VI

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Edward IV

Question 11

What was the name of the document that limited the king's power and established Parliament's authority?

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Magna Carta

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Habeas Corpus Act

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Bill of Rights

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Petition of Right

Question 12

Which Plantagenet king was captured and held prisoner in Austria?

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Richard I

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Henry II

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John

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Henry III

Question 13

Which Plantagenet king was involved in the Hundred Years' War?

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Edward III

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Edward I

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Edward II

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Edward IV

Question 14

Who is a famous outlaw said to have lived during the reign of Richard I?

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Robin Hood

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Little John

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Friar Tuck

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Maid Marian

Question 15

Which battle marked the end of the Plantagenet dynasty's rule in England?

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Battle of Bosworth Field

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Battle of Hastings

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Battle of Agincourt

Question 16

Which Plantagenet king was known for his cruelty?

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John I

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Henry I

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Henry II

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Edward I

Question 17

What was the main reason for the Wars of the Roses?

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Dispute over the Plantagenet succession

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Religious differences

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Economic rivalry

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Foreign invasion

Question 18

Who emerged victorious from the Wars of the Roses?

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House of Tudor

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House of Lancaster

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House of York

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House of Stuart

Question 19

Which Plantagenet king introduced the concept of common law?

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Henry II

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John I

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Richard I

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Henry III

Question 20

What was the nickname of Richard I?

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The Lionheart

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The Crusader

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The Conqueror

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The Lawgiver

Question 21

Which Plantagenet king lost the Duchy of Normandy to the French?

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John I

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Henry II

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Henry III

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Edward I

Question 22

Who was the first king of the Plantagenet dynasty in England?

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Henry II

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Henry I

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Richard I

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John

Question 23

Which Plantagenet king introduced a system of law still used in England today?

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Henry II

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Richard I

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John

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Henry III

Question 24

Which Plantagenet king was known for his bravery and military skills, earning the nickname 'the Lionheart'?

Accepted Answer

Richard I

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Henry II

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John

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Henry III

Question 25

What was the name of the important document that limited the power of the king?

Accepted Answer

Magna Carta

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Bill of Rights

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Act of Union

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Treaty of Paris

Question 26

Which Plantagenet king lost most of England's territories in France during his reign?

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John

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Henry II

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Richard I

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Edward III

Question 27

What was the name of the long war fought between England and France during the Plantagenet era?

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Hundred Years' War

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Wars of the Roses

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Seven Years' War

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French and Indian War

Question 28

Which Plantagenet king was the last of his dynasty?

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Richard III

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Henry IV

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Henry VI

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Edward IV

Question 29

Which Plantagenet king clashed with the Church over who could appoint bishops, leading to the Constitutions of Clarendon?

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Henry II

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Richard I

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John

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Edward I

Question 30

Which king from the Plantagenet dynasty started the Exchequer, a special system for managing the king's money?

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Henry II

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Richard I

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King John

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Edward I

Question 31

Who was the Plantagenet king who expanded the British Empire by conquering Ireland?

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Henry II

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Richard the Lionheart

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King John

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Edward I

Question 32

What happened to towns and cities in England as trade grew during the Plantagenet times?

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They got bigger and busier

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The king became less powerful

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Fewer people could move up in society

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Nothing changed in England

Question 33

How did the Plantagenet kings change the English language?

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They added many French words.

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They changed the order of words in sentences.

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They created a new way to spell words.

Question 34

Which legal document, introduced by King Henry II, established the foundation of the common law system in England?

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The Assize of Clarendon

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Magna Carta

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The Domesday Book

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The Statute of Westminster

Question 35

Who ascended to the English throne as the first Plantagenet king?

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Henry II

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William the Conqueror

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Edward the Confessor

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Harold Godwinson

Question 36

Which Plantagenet king implemented the influential system known as common law?

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Henry II

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Henry III

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John

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Richard I

Question 37

Who among the Plantagenet monarchs led English forces in the Third Crusade?

Accepted Answer

Richard I

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Edward I

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John

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Henry II

Question 38

Which Plantagenet king was compelled to sign the Magna Carta, a foundational document protecting rights?

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John

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Richard I

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Henry II

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Henry III

Question 39

Who among the Plantagenet kings successfully expanded the English empire into Wales and Scotland?

Accepted Answer

Edward I

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Henry II

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John

Question 40

Which Plantagenet king earned the moniker "Hammer of the Scots" due to his military prowess against Scotland?

Accepted Answer

Edward I

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Richard II

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John

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Henry II

Question 41

Who among the Plantagenet kings was removed from the throne by Parliament?

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Richard II

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Henry II

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Edward III

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John

Question 42

Which Plantagenet king is regarded as the founder of the House of Lancaster, a significant branch of the dynasty?

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Henry IV

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Henry V

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Edward IV

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Richard II

Question 43

Who led the English army to a famous victory over the French at the Battle of Agincourt?

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Henry V

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Edward III

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Henry VI

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Richard I

Question 44

Who became the first king of England from the Plantagenet dynasty?

Accepted Answer

Henry II

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Edward III

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William the Conqueror

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Richard the Lionheart

Question 45

What was the key importance of the Magna Carta?

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It limited the power of the king.

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It established Parliament.

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It gave rights to women.

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It abolished the feudal system.

Question 46

What was the primary cause of the War of the Roses?

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A dispute over the rightful heir to the throne.

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A peasant revolt.

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An invasion by the French.

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A religious conflict.

Question 47

What was a significant achievement of Edward III's reign?

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He increased royal authority and initiated the Hundred Years' War.

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He brought the printing press to England.

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He made Parliament a permanent institution.

Question 48

Which Plantagenet founded the House of York?

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Richard, Duke of York

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Richard III

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Edward IV

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Henry VI

Question 49

What event primarily led to the end of the Plantagenet dynasty?

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The death of King Richard III at the Battle of Bosworth Field.

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The loss of English territories in France.

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The outbreak of the Black Death.

Question 50

What is considered the most significant legacy of the Plantagenets?

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The development of the common law system.

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The establishment of Oxford and Cambridge universities.

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The expansion of the English empire.

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The victory over France in the Hundred Years' War.