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- 1. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following is a cause of the English Civil War?Parliament limited the power of the king, and Charles I had those members arrestedQueen Elizabeth began paying for clothes on credit, leading to immense debtFrance and England argued over the throneJames II was Protestant, and no one trusted the Protestants
- 2. Multiple ChoiceWhy was the execution of Charles I revolutionary?Because it was done by Cromwell, who was a father figure to CharlesBecause kings had never been publicly executed beforeBecause Charles I was CatholicBecause kings were chosen by God and it was a sin to execute them
- 3. Multiple ChoiceWhy would being Catholic make James II unpopular?As a result of the Protestant Reformation, many countries chose sides. England was Protestant.Catholics had forced the Jews to settle in England and it was crowdedJesuits had been spreading throughout SpainProtestants were burnt at the stake during the War of Catholic Victory
- 4. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the Glorious Revolution?The overthrow of James IIMembers of Parliament limiting the power of the kingCharles I arresting members of ParliamentThe coronation of Mary and William
- 5. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the significance of the English Bill of Rights?England became a constitutional monarchyEngland became a dictatorshipWilliam and Mary were publicly executedJames II returned to England and reclaimed the throne
- 6. Multiple ChoiceWhat is a constitutional monarchy?A government in which a king or queen are limited by the lawA government in which the king or queen has full and absolute powerA government in which all citizens are allowed to vote for representivesA government in which all citizens are allowed to vote directly on issues
- 7. Multiple ChoiceWhat is an absolute monarchy?A government in which the king has total powerA government in which the king has to follow the lawA government in which the people can vote for a representativeA government in which the people can vote directly on issues
- 8. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the "Divine Right of Kings"?Belief that kings were chosen by their parents to ruleBelief that kings were chosen by the people to ruleBelief that kings were chosen by God to ruleBelief that kings were chosen through a selective process to rule
- 9. Multiple Choice
Which event best represented the shift away from monarchial rule in England
The Thirty Years’ War
The Glorious Revolution
The Scientific Revolution
The Second Defenestration of Prague
- 10. Multiple ChoiceWho ascended to throne during the Glorious Revolution?Louis XIVCharles IJames IIWilliam and Mary
- 11. Multiple ChoiceWhy was King James' religion a problem for the members of Parliament and the people of England?They feared the Pope would come to England.They were afraid that he would want to make Catholicism the official religion.They fear the Protestant in England would move to AmericaThey wanted to make the official religion of England Baptist.
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What is the correct chronological order of events in English history?The Glorious Revolution-The Restoration- The English Civil WarThe English Civil War- The Glorious Revolution-The RestorationThe English Civil War-The Restoration-The Glorious RevolutionThe Restoration-The English Civil War- The Glorious Revolution - 13. Multiple ChoiceWho were the two opposing sides in the English Civil War?Supporters of the king vs. Supporters of ParliamentSupporters of the king vs. the RoyalistsThe military vs. the ParliamentThe Puritans vs. Oliver Cromwell
- 14. Multiple ChoiceWhat was the result of the English Civil War?King Charles I was victoriousSupporters of Parliament were victorious in defeating the king and his army.Supporters of the king were victorious. Charles I ruled for 20 more years.Russia was victorious
- 15. Multiple ChoiceWho was the person that led the victory in the English Civil War?Oliver CromwellKing Charles IIKing Charles IKing Louis XIV
- 16. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following would best describe the rule of Oliver Cromwell after the English Civil War?He was extremely popular with the majority of the people.He established a multitude of reforms that gave Parliament almost unlimited power.Many of his limits on freedoms were greatly disliked and he led as a military dictator.He gave Parliament almost unlimited power.
- 17. Multiple ChoiceWhat British document prevented British monarchs from jailing subjects for political or personal reasons and from indefinitely holding prisoners without a trial or formally being charged with a crime?Ex Post Facto lawsThe Cabinet System memoWrit of Habeas CorpusEminent Domain laws
- 18. Multiple ChoiceWhich document limited the powers of English monarchs?Petition of RightsEnglish Bill of RightsMagna CartaAll of them
- 19. Multiple ChoiceWhat were the supporters of monarchy (Charles I) called during the English Civil War?RoundheadsCavaliersBoyarsMissionaries
- 20. Multiple ChoiceDuring the English Civil War what were the supporters of Parliament and Oliver Cromwell called ?RoundheadsBoyarsCavaliersSerfs
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