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A Long and Illustrious History

The term "Plantagenet" refers to:

AA Viking dynasty that ruled parts of northern and eastern England
BA type of medieval polearm weapon used by English foot soldiers
CThe specific area of northern France from which the Norman conquerors originally came
DA royal dynasty that ruled England from Henry II to Richard III

Answer & explanation

The correct answer is A royal dynasty that ruled England from Henry II to Richard III.

Plantagenet was the royal dynasty that ruled England from Henry II (1154) to Richard III (1485). It included famous kings like Richard I (the Lionheart), John, Henry V and Henry VI.

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