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- 1. Multiple Choice
William of Orange invaded England because Protestants in England wanted a Protestant king.
True
False
- 2. Multiple Choice
In the Glorious Revolution, William of Orange took the throne from James and became king of England, Wales, Ireland and Scotland.
False
True
- 3. Multiple ChoiceThe English legislative government is called.CongressParliamentMonarchialPatrilineal
- 4. Multiple ChoiceBefore the English Civil War, monarchs were used to _______, but needed parliament to help.Divine RuleMarshall LawEnlightened ThinkingSleeping all day
- 5. Multiple ChoiceThis unpopular monarch was the reason for the English Civil WarEdward ICharles ICharles IIJames I
- 6. Multiple ChoiceTwo sides fighting in the English Civil War were theBrits vs ScotsBroncos vs StallionsSquarepants vs ColtsCavaliers vs Roundheads
- 7. Multiple ChoiceWilliam and Mary came to power during a period known as theHoly RestorationGlorious RevolutionGraceful TransitionHostile Takeover
- 8. Multiple Choice· Leader of Roundheads in English Civil War
· signed execution warrant for the king
· founder of the republic in England
· “Lord Protector of England” All of these describeCharles IJames ICromwellCharles II - 9. Multiple ChoiceJames II conflicts with Parliament
Religious tensions sweep England
William of Orange invades in 1688 All of these events were factors in the cause of theEnglish Civil War.Age of Exploration.Glorious Revolution.Protestant Reformation. - 10. Multiple ChoiceWhat was the purpose of the English Bill of Rights?To reinstate King James IITo weaken the role of ParliamentTo establish the British cabinet systemTo limit the power of the British monarch
- 11. Multiple ChoiceWhen Mary and William took over the throne in England in 1688 when James II abdicated, why was it called the Glorious Revolution?BloodlessBloodyViolentDestroyful
- 12. Multiple ChoiceWhat did William and Mary agree to when becoming joint monarchs of the English throne in 1688?Magna CartaEnglish Bill of RightsConstitutionDeclaration of Independence
- 13. Multiple ChoiceWhat event led to the creation of the English Bill of Rights?English Civil War.Age of Exploration.Glorious Revolution.Protestant Reformation.
- 14. Multiple Choice
______________________: the idea that the monarch (king/queen) is God’s representative on earth
Divine Right
Absolutism
Traditionalism
Catholicism
- 15. Multiple Choice
After King Charles I is beheaded, who becomes the dictator of England?
Oliver Cromwell
William & Mary
Charles I
Peter the Great
- 16. Multiple Choice
Who takes the throne during the Glorious Revolution?
Maximilian Robespierre
James II
Prince Henry
William & Mary
- 17. Multiple Choice
What was the result of the English Bill of Rights?
Parliament gains power
Parliament loses power
American Colonies gain independence
Tolerance is granted towards Catholics
- 18. Multiple Choice
Who fought each other during the English Civil War?
Roundheads (Parliament) v. Cavaliers (King)
Allies v. Axis
Union v. Confederate
Protestant v. Catholic
- 19. Multiple Choice
_________ : form of government in which the monarch has absolute power among his or her people.
Divine Right
Socialism
Capitalism
Absolutism
- 20. Multiple Choice
______________: legislative body which uses representatives to make decisions about the country
Judiciary
Parliament
Executive Branch
Monarchy
- 21. Multiple ChoiceWho was the English Civil war a struggle between?England and FranceParliament (power of the people) and the monarchEnglish citizens and Louis XIVParliament and France
- 22. Multiple ChoiceWhat did Parliament demand of King Charles I?give them free reign of the castleAllow citizens to run for Kingto step down as monarch of Englandto allow Parliament to make decisions on laws
- 23. Multiple ChoiceWho led the Parliament during the English Civil War?Oliver CromwellKing CharlesRoyalistsJohn Locke
- 24. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following is NOT true about King Charles?he escaped attacks from New Model ArmyHe was tried for abuses of powerHe was sentenced to life in prison.He was beheaded.
- 25. Multiple ChoiceIn what country did the English Civil War take place?FranceIrelandSpainEngland
- 26. Multiple ChoiceWhat 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
- 27. 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
- 28. 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
- 29. Multiple ChoiceWho was crowned as the rulers of England in the Glorious Revolution?William and MaryJames IIPhillip and MaryLouis and Marie
- 30. Multiple ChoiceWhat happened to King Charles once he lost the Civil War?JailedExiledPunched in the face repeatedly by ParliamentExecuted
- 31. Multiple ChoiceWho became leader of England directly after the English Civil War?William and MaryOliver CromwellCharles IIJames I
- 32. Multiple ChoiceWho was made king during the Restoration and nicknamed the “Merry Monarch.”?Charles IIWilliam and MaryJames IICharles I
- 33. Multiple ChoiceWhat document did William and Mary sign to become the monarchs of England?The Magna CartaThe English Bill of RightsPetition of RightsParliament letter
- 34. Multiple ChoiceWhy were the people of England upset with James II becoming king after the death of Charles II?James II was FrenchJames II was a ProtestantJames II was CatholicJames II wanted to invade Scotland
- 35. Multiple ChoiceIn England, the group that makes the laws and is made up of elected officials is called....................................RoundheadsCommonwealthCavaliersParliament
- 36. Multiple ChoiceWhat were the supporters of monarchy (Charles I) called during the English Civil War?RoundheadsCavaliersBoyarsMissionaries
- 37. Multiple ChoiceDuring the English Civil War what were the supporters of Parliament and Oliver Cromwell called ?RoundheadsBoyarsCavaliersSerfs
- 38. Multiple Choicethe right of people not to be imprisoned unlawfullyHabeas CorpusParliamentMagna CartaChivalry
- 39. Multiple Choice
THIS began when Charles II took the throne
Glorious Revolution
Parliament
Restoration
cabinet system
- 40. Multiple Choice
THIS kind of England lost the English Civil War
Charles I
Charles II
Louis XIV
James I
- 41. Multiple Choice
THIS king of England was tried and put to death
James I
William
Charles II
Charles I
- 42. Multiple Choice
THIS Catholic king was replaced by William and Mary
James I
James II
Oliver Cromwell
Charles I
- 43. Multiple Choice
THIS Puritan leader ruled England after the end of the English Civil War
Elizabeth
Charles II
Charles I
Oliver Cromwell
- 44. Multiple Choice
THIS Puritan leader abolished the monarchy and ruled as a military dictator.
JAmes II
James I
Oliver Cromwell
James II
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