British Monarchs
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Quiz for WHA- British Monarchs
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- 1.What was the dominant religion in England during the time period we are discussing (1500s- 1700s)?
- A.
Catholic
- B.
Protestant (Anglican)
- C.
Jewish
- 2.This ruler disliked parliament and had the bible translated into English.
- A.
James I
- B.
Charles I
- C.
Elizabeth I
- 3.This ruler continually fought with parliament to get more money. He was eventually beheaded.
- A.
James II
- B.
Charles I
- C.
Oliver Cromwell
- 4.The leader of the Roundheads, who led England after Charles I's death was who?
- A.
Charles II
- B.
James I
- C.
Oliver Cromwell
- 5.The Petition of Right guaranteed that there would be no imprisonment without cause, not taxation without parliament's consent, no quartering of soldiers, and no marital law.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 6.The Triennial Act was passed as part of the Long Parliament. It said that parliament must be called in to session once every 3 years.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 7.The Cavaliers were also known as the Royalists. They supported the king in the English Civil War.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 8.Oliver Cromwell was crowned king in 1560.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 9.Charles II was an absolute ruler.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 10.This king's religion and belief in absolute rule led to the Glorious Revolution
- A.
Henry VIII
- B.
Charles II
- C.
James II
- 11.Which document was made law by William and Mary?
- A.
English Bill of Rights
- B.
Rump Parliament
- C.
Petition of Right
- 12.The Rump Parliament was made up of Cromwell's supporters. All other members of parliament had been dismissed once he gained control of England.
- A.
True
- B.
False
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