Starter quiz
- The special p called the Marches was between England and...
- 'Wales' ✓
- The word ______ means people related by blood to older generations.
- 'descended' ✓
- Owain Glyndwr was descended from...
- the kings of England.
- the princes of Wales. ✓
- the kings of Scotland.
- the princes of Ireland.
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- Where did Owain study law as a young man?
- London ✓
- Scotland
- Chepstow
- France
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- Where did Owain fight for the English army?
- Wales
- The Marches
- Scotland ✓
- France
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- Owain decided to rise up and fight against the...
- 'English' ✓
Exit quiz
- To fight against the English king, Owain Glyndwr needed an...
- 'army' ✓
- Why did Owain want revenge against Reginald Grey?
- Grey had insulted him.
- Grey had taken some of Owain's land. ✓
- Grey had burnt down Owain's home.
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- Why was Owain's army able to surprise Grey's soldiers at Ruthin?
- It was the day of Ruthin's fair. ✓
- It was night time and Grey's soldiers were asleep.
- Grey's soldiers had heard that Owain's army was a long way away.
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- Which very big and strong English castle did the Welsh capture?
- Ruthin
- Conwy ✓
- Sycarth
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- Which special weapon did Owain's army use against the English in the mountains?
- swords
- bows and arrows ✓
- spears
- javelins
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- Eventually, the English fought back and took back their castles; Owain Glyndwr...
- was captured.
- was killed in battle.
- was forced into hiding. ✓
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Key learning points
- Gaining support from many people in Wales, Owain and his forces captured many castles including Conwy castle.
- After a few years, Owain and his army had gained control of most of Wales.
- Owain pronounced himself the Prince of Wales, a title that English kings had given to their heirs.
- However, the English fought back and, after a few years, most of Wales was back under its control.
- Owain refused to surrender, now and again ambushing English soldiers who never managed to capture him.
Common misconception
The Welsh lords were chanting 'Owain Glyndwr, Prince of Wales' because he was the Prince.
Ensure children know that the Welsh lords were chanting because they wanted Owain to become the Prince of Wales and their leader.
Keywords
Title - a title is a word used to show someone's rank or position
Army - a group of soldiers ready to fight is called an army
Uprising - an uprising is when people rise up against the people who rule them
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