The Stuarts: A Journey Through British History for Year 1

Question 1

Who was the first Stuart king of England?

Accepted Answer

James I

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Charles I

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George I

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William I

Question 2

Who believed that kings had the right to rule because God gave them power?

Accepted Answer

Charles I

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Oliver Cromwell

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William of Orange

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James II

Question 3

After Queen Elizabeth I died in 1603, who became the king of England, Scotland, and Ireland?

Accepted Answer

James VI of Scotland

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Charles I

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Oliver Cromwell

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William of Orange

Question 4

Who was the first Stuart king of England?

Accepted Answer

James I

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Charles I

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James II

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Charles II

Question 5

What happened when King James II made decisions that angered many people?

Accepted Answer

The people revolted and gave the throne to his daughter Mary and her husband, William of Orange.

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The king fought against his people and won a great battle.

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The king made peace with his people and promised to honor their beliefs and rights.

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The people left the country to start a new life elsewhere.

Question 6

Who was the first Stuart king to rule England?

Accepted Answer

James I

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Charles I

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James II

Question 7

Who was the first king from the Stuart family to rule England?

Accepted Answer

James I

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Charles I

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James II

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George I

Question 8

Who was the first Stuart King to rule both England and Scotland?

Accepted Answer

James I

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Charles I

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James II

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Charles II

Question 9

After a period of conflict and disagreements, who was invited to return and become the King of England following the Commonwealth?

Accepted Answer

Charles II

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James I

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Charles I

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James II

Question 10

Why did King Charles I believe he had the right to rule England?

Accepted Answer

He believed God had chosen him to be king.

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The people of England voted for him.

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He was the strongest and smartest person in England.

Question 11

Who was the first king of England from the Stuart family?

Accepted Answer

James I

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Charles I

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James II

Question 12

What is a key belief of Protestantism?

Accepted Answer

The Bible is the only source of religious authority and all Christians should read and interpret it themselves.

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Salvation can only be achieved through good works and only the wealthy and powerful can go to heaven.

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The king has the divine right to rule and his authority comes from God.

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The Catholic Church is the only true church and all other religions are wrong.

Question 13

Who became King of England, Scotland, and Ireland in 1603?

Accepted Answer

James I

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Henry VIII

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Elizabeth I

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Charles I

Question 14

After the English Civil War, who was asked to return and become King of England, Scotland, and Ireland?

Accepted Answer

Charles II

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Charles I

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James II

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William III

Question 15

Who was the son of King James I?

Accepted Answer

Charles I

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William the Conqueror

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Henry VIII

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George I

Question 16

Which battles were fought during the English Civil War?

Accepted Answer

Battle of Marston Moor

Accepted Answer

Battle of Naseby

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Battle of the Boyne

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Battle of Agincourt

Question 17

Who was the first Stuart king of England?

Accepted Answer

James I

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Charles I

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Henry VII

Question 18

Who became the new king and queen of England after King James II left the country during the Glorious Revolution?

Accepted Answer

William and Mary

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Oliver Cromwell

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Charles II

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George I

Question 19

During the Gunpowder Plot, who was the king of England?

Accepted Answer

James I

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Charles I

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Henry VIII

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Elizabeth I

Question 20

Why was James II the last Stuart king of England?

Accepted Answer

He was overthrown in the Glorious Revolution.

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He had no children to inherit the throne.

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He gave up the throne.

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He was killed.

Question 21

In the English Civil War, who fought for the king?

Accepted Answer

Royalists

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Parliamentarians

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Roundheads

Question 22

What happened to King Charles I after he was found guilty of treason?

Accepted Answer

He was executed.

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He was imprisoned for life.

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He fled to France and lived in exile.

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He was forgiven and kept his throne.

Question 23

Why did King Charles I believe he could rule England without consulting Parliament?

Accepted Answer

He believed God had chosen him to be king.

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He believed he was smarter than everyone else.

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He believed he had a strong army.

Question 24

After Charles I was executed, who became the next king of England?

Accepted Answer

Charles II

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James II

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Oliver Cromwell

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William of Orange

Question 25

After the big fight, who was asked to become the King of England?

Accepted Answer

King Charles II

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King James II

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King Charles I

Question 26

Why was King Charles I put to death?

Accepted Answer

He fought against Parliament.

Answer

He was a cruel ruler.

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He was a follower of the Catholic faith.

Question 27

Who was the king of England when the English Civil War started?

Accepted Answer

Charles I

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James I

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Charles II

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James II

Question 28

After hearing about the Gunpowder Plot, who did King James I suspect was involved?

Accepted Answer

The Catholics

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The Spanish

Question 29

In the past, some people in England had a new idea about how to get to heaven. They believed that people could go to heaven just by believing in Jesus. What was this new way of thinking called?

Accepted Answer

Protestantism

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Catholicism

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Buddhism

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Hinduism

Question 30

Who was the king of England during the Gunpowder Plot?

Accepted Answer

James I

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Charles I

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Henry VIII

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Elizabeth I

Question 31

Who was the King of England when people tried to blow up his houses with gunpowder?

Accepted Answer

King James

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King Charles

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King George

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King Henry

Question 32

What happened to King Charles I after the English Civil War ended?

Accepted Answer

He was convicted of treason and executed.

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He continued to rule as King of England.

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He fled England and lived in another country.

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He was imprisoned in the Tower of London.

Question 33

After King Charles I was killed, who became the leader of England?

Accepted Answer

Oliver Cromwell

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James II

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William of Orange

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Charles I

Question 34

According to Protestantism, how do people get to heaven?

Accepted Answer

By having faith in Jesus Christ

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By doing good deeds

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By following all the Church rules

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By being baptized

Question 35

Which of these events happened during the Stuart period?

Accepted Answer

The Gunpowder Plot

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The Great Fire of London

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The Battle of Trafalgar

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The Battle of Hastings

Question 36

Who was James I the King of?

Accepted Answer

England and Scotland

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Only England

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Only Scotland

Question 37

Which of these was **not** a reason why the Civil War in England started?

Accepted Answer

Everyone was happy with how the country was being run.

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King Charles I didn't listen to Parliament.

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People had to pay too many taxes.

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People had different ideas about religion.

Question 38

In the Protestant religion, people believe they can get to heaven by:

Accepted Answer

Having faith in Jesus Christ

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Following the rules of the church

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Doing good deeds for others

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Attending church every Sunday

Question 39

Why did King Charles want to force everyone in Scotland to use the Book of Common Prayer?

Accepted Answer

He wanted the Scottish people to have the same religion as him.

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He enjoyed reading the Book of Common Prayer.

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He believed it would bring peace to Scotland.

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He was fearful of Catholics.

Question 40

During the Stuart period, how did writers and playwrights express their ideas about the big changes happening in politics, society, and religion?

Accepted Answer

They used their plays and books to share their own thoughts and feelings about the changes around them.

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They wrote plays and books that supported the king and the way things were.

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They didn't care about the big changes happening around them.

Question 41

Which of these was NOT a long-term result of the Glorious Revolution in 1688?

Accepted Answer

The start of the American Revolution

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The end of absolute monarchy in England

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The start of a constitutional monarchy in England

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The rise of political parties in England

Question 42

How did the different ways that James I and Charles I ruled lead to different outcomes during their reigns?

Accepted Answer

James I was less strict and allowed others to make decisions, while Charles I was stricter and believed he had absolute power.

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James I was stricter, while Charles I was less strict.

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James I and Charles I ruled in very similar ways.

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James I and Charles I were both less strict.

Question 43

What was the main reason the Glorious Revolution was important for England?

Accepted Answer

It showed that Parliament had more power than the King.

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It gave people more freedom to practice their religion.

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It made England and Scotland one country.

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It ended the monarchy and made England a republic.

Question 44

How did the changes in society and money during the Stuart period affect most people's lives?

Accepted Answer

They lost their old ways of living and became poorer.

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They became richer and had more things.

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They had more say in how the country was run.

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They could practice their religion more freely.

Question 45

How did the different foreign policies of King James I and King Charles I impact England's relationships with other European countries?

Accepted Answer

James I made friends with Protestant countries, while Charles I preferred Catholic ones.

Answer

Both James I and Charles I tried to stay out of European wars.

Answer

England's relationships with other European countries stayed the same under James I and Charles I.

Question 46

In the time of the Stuart kings and queens, what kind of plays were people most excited to see?

Accepted Answer

Funny plays

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Plays about mysteries

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Plays that taught lessons

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Sad plays

Question 47

Who was the first king of England from the Stuart dynasty?

Accepted Answer

James I

Answer

Charles I

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William I

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Henry VIII

Question 48

What was the major reason for the English Civil War?

Accepted Answer

Political power struggles

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Religious differences

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Economic inequality

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Foreign invasion

Question 49

Which Stuart king brought back the monarchy after the Commonwealth?

Accepted Answer

Charles II

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James II

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William III

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George I

Question 50

What important event is known as the Glorious Revolution?

Accepted Answer

The peaceful transfer of power from James II to William and Mary

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A civil war that ended the monarchy

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An uprising that created a republic

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A foreign invasion that conquered England

Question 51

Who among the following was NOT a significant figure during the Stuart period?

Accepted Answer

Nelson Mandela

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Oliver Cromwell

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William Shakespeare

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Charles I

Question 52

True or false: The Stuart period was known for promoting equality across society.

Accepted Answer

False

Answer

True

Question 53

Who was the first king of England from the Stuart family?

Accepted Answer

James I

Answer

Charles I

Answer

Charles II

Question 54

Who became the first Stuart king of England in 1603?

Accepted Answer

James I

Answer

Charles I

Answer

Henry VIII

Answer

George I

Question 55

Who was the first Stuart king of England?

Accepted Answer

James I

Answer

Charles I

Answer

Elizabeth I

Answer

Henry VIII

Question 56

What was the name of the conflict between Charles I and Parliament?

Accepted Answer

The English Civil War

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The Glorious Revolution

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The Hundred Years' War

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The War of the Roses

Question 57

Who was the last Stuart king of England?

Accepted Answer

James II

Answer

James I

Answer

Charles II

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William III

Question 58

What happened to James II after he was deposed?

Accepted Answer

He fled to France

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He was executed

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He regained the throne

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He was imprisoned

Question 59

Which battle was an important turning point in the English Civil War?

Accepted Answer

The Battle of Marston Moor

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The Gunpowder Plot

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The Spanish Armada

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The Glorious Revolution

Question 60

What was the outcome of the English Civil War?

Accepted Answer

England became a republic.

Answer

The Stuarts regained power.

Answer

The English monarchy ended.

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The war had no clear winner.

Question 61

Which church did Charles I favor?

Accepted Answer

The Anglicans

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The Puritans

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The Catholics

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The Presbyterians

Question 62

Which battle ended the English Civil War?

Accepted Answer

The Battle of Worcester

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The Battle of Marston Moor

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The Battle of Naseby

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The Battle of Dunbar

Question 63

What was the Gunpowder Plot?

Accepted Answer

An attempt to kill James I by blowing up Parliament

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A rebellion against the Stuart monarchy that succeeded

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A religious uprising that led to Protestantism in England

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An event that had no impact on British history

Question 64

Who became the first Stuart king of England?

Accepted Answer

James I

Answer

Charles II

Answer

George III

Answer

Henry VII