Life in the UK test practice question · History
In 1455 a civil war began between two families who both claimed the English throne. What is it called?
Answer options
- The Hundred Years' War
- The English Civil War
- The Peasants' Revolt
- The Wars of the RosesCorrect
Answer: The Wars of the Roses
The Wars of the Roses began at St Albans in 1455. Most people date the end to Bosworth in 1485, although one more battle followed in 1487.
Checked 8 November 2026