Unearthing Richard III

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Where were the remains of King Richard III discovered?

Tudor House

Greyfriars Church

Leicester (correct)

Bosworth

What event ended the War of the Roses?

The reign of Henry VIII

The Battle of Bosworth (correct)

The House of Tudor

The destruction of Greyfriars Church

Where was Richard III buried after his death?

Bosworth

Leicester

Tudor House

Greyfriars Church (correct)

What did modern analysis reveal about King Richard III's spine?

His spine had a well-balanced curve Signup and view all the answers

Where were King Richard III's remains re-interred?

Leicester Cathedral Signup and view all the answers

Which city in England is the car park where the remains of King Richard III were found located?

Leicester Signup and view all the answers

What event led to the end of the War of the Roses?

The Battle of Bosworth Signup and view all the answers

Which church is believed to have been destroyed during the reign of Henry VIII?

Greyfriars Church Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

What did modern analysis reveal about King Richard III's spine?

He had a well-balanced curve to his spine Signup and view all the answers

Who described King Richard III as a 'poisonous bunch-backed toad'?

Shakespeare Signup and view all the answers

Which region is the archaeological site of the recently discovered Buddhist temple located in?

Gandhara Signup and view all the answers

What was the height of the temple's ruins?

Around 10 feet Signup and view all the answers

What was the purpose of the smaller stupa at the front of the temple?

To symbolize the enlightenment of Buddha Signup and view all the answers

During which empire did Swat Valley emerge as a sacred Buddhist center?

Kushan Empire Signup and view all the answers

What led to the abandonment of the temple in Barikot?

An earthquake Signup and view all the answers

Which ancient empire relied on Barikot as a 'breadbasket'?

Macedonian Empire Signup and view all the answers

During which period was the temple in Barikot likely abandoned?

3rd century C.E. Signup and view all the answers

Which ancient empire stretched from Afghanistan to Pakistan and into northern India?

Kushan Empire Signup and view all the answers

What was the ancient name for Barikot as mentioned in classical Greek and Latin texts?

Bazira Signup and view all the answers

Which region is the historical region of Gandhara located in?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What is a stupa?

A dome on top of a Buddhist shrine Signup and view all the answers

What is the estimated age of the earlier Buddhist temple in Barikot?

Third century B.C.E. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

King Richard III

The remains of King Richard III were discovered in a car park in Leicester, England.
The Battle of Bosworth Field, fought on August 22, 1485, ended the War of the Roses.
Richard III was buried in Greyfriars Friary in Leicester after his death on the battlefield.
Modern analysis revealed that Richard III had scoliosis, a curvature of the spine.
King Richard III's remains were re-interred at Leicester Cathedral in 2015.
The car park where the remains of King Richard III were found is located in Leicester, England.
The Battle of Bosworth Field, which resulted in the death of Richard III, ended the War of the Roses.
The Greyfriars Friary, where Richard III was initially buried, is believed to have been destroyed during the reign of Henry VIII.
Heritage Minister John Glenn stated that protecting the medieval friary buried under Leicester is significant because it provides insight into our shared history and national heritage.
Modern analysis of King Richard III's skeletal remains revealed scoliosis, a curvature of the spine.
Shakespeare, in his play "Richard III", portrayed the king as a "poisonous bunch-backed toad".

Barikot Temple

The archaeological site of a recently discovered Buddhist temple is located in the Swat Valley of Pakistan.
The ruins of the temple stand at a height of over 100 feet.
The smaller stupa at the front of the temple served as a reliquary, housing sacred relics.
The Swat Valley emerged as a sacred Buddhist center during the Indo-Greek era.
The temple's abandonment in Barikot was likely due to a combination of factors, including natural disasters, political instability, and the decline of Buddhism in the region.
The ancient Gandhara civilization relied on Barikot as a 'breadbasket' for agriculture.
The temple in Barikot was likely abandoned during the period of the Kushan Empire (1st to 3rd century AD).
The Kushan Empire stretched from Afghanistan to Pakistan and into northern India.
The ancient name for Barikot, mentioned in classical Greek and Latin texts, was 'Bazira'.
The historical region of Gandhara, where Barikot is located, is situated in present-day northwestern Pakistan and northeastern Afghanistan.
A stupa is a dome-shaped structure, typically containing relics of Buddhist saints or holy figures.
Archaeological evidence suggests that an earlier Buddhist temple existed in Barikot, estimated to be around 2,000 years old.

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Test your knowledge on the historic discovery of King Richard III's remains in an English car park. Learn about the significance of this site in national history and the fascinating story behind the excavation.