23 Questions
Where were the remains of King Richard III discovered?
Leicester
What event ended the War of the Roses?
The Battle of Bosworth
Where was Richard III buried after his death?
Greyfriars Church
What did modern analysis reveal about King Richard III's spine?
His spine had a well-balanced curve
Where were King Richard III's remains re-interred?
Leicester Cathedral
Which city in England is the car park where the remains of King Richard III were found located?
Leicester
What event led to the end of the War of the Roses?
The Battle of Bosworth
Which church is believed to have been destroyed during the reign of Henry VIII?
Greyfriars Church
According to Heritage Minister John Glenn, why is it important to protect the remains of the medieval friary buried under Leicester?
To preserve the site for future generations
What did modern analysis reveal about King Richard III's spine?
He had a well-balanced curve to his spine
Who described King Richard III as a 'poisonous bunch-backed toad'?
Shakespeare
Which region is the archaeological site of the recently discovered Buddhist temple located in?
Gandhara
What was the height of the temple's ruins?
Around 10 feet
What was the purpose of the smaller stupa at the front of the temple?
To symbolize the enlightenment of Buddha
During which empire did Swat Valley emerge as a sacred Buddhist center?
Kushan Empire
What led to the abandonment of the temple in Barikot?
An earthquake
Which ancient empire relied on Barikot as a 'breadbasket'?
Macedonian Empire
During which period was the temple in Barikot likely abandoned?
3rd century C.E.
Which ancient empire stretched from Afghanistan to Pakistan and into northern India?
Kushan Empire
What was the ancient name for Barikot as mentioned in classical Greek and Latin texts?
Bazira
Which region is the historical region of Gandhara located in?
All of the above
What is a stupa?
A dome on top of a Buddhist shrine
What is the estimated age of the earlier Buddhist temple in Barikot?
Third century B.C.E.
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