English Civil War: Causes, Key Events, and Outcomes

Question 1

Which of these is NOT considered a turning point in the English Civil War?

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The Treaty of Breda

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The execution of King Charles I

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The formation of the New Model Army

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The Battle of Marston Moor

Question 2

What happened at the end of the English Civil War?

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King Charles I was defeated and executed

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King Charles I regained power

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The war ended in a draw

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A foreign king took over England

Question 3

How did the Civil War change England?

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The king had less power and Parliament had more power

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People were allowed to practise any religion they wanted

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England became a republic

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England lost all its colonies

Question 4

What was the Petition of Right?

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A document that limited the powers of the king

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A law that banned smoking

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A petition to give women the vote

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An agreement to end the war

Question 5

Who were the Roundheads?

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Parliamentarian soldiers with short hair

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Royalist soldiers with long hair

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Soldiers who fought on both sides

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Civilians who supported the war

Question 6

Which battle was NOT a major battle of the English Civil War?

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The Battle of the Nile

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The Battle of Marston Moor

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The Battle of Naseby

Question 7

What was the significance of the Battle of Naseby?

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It was the battle that turned the war in Parliament's favor.

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It led to the capture of King Charles I.

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It resulted in the death of Oliver Cromwell.

Question 8

Which of these statements about the English Civil War is true?

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It had a big impact on the development of democracy in England.

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It was a war between Catholics and Protestants.

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It was fought over money.

Question 9

After the English Civil War, what happened to the power of the king and the way England was ruled?

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The king lost power and Parliament gained more power.

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The king gained more power and Parliament lost power.

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The king and Parliament gained equal power.

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The power of the king and the way England was ruled stayed the same.

Question 10

Which of these was a major battle during the English Civil War?

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Battle of Naseby

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Battle of Trafalgar

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Battle of Waterloo

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Battle of Hastings

Question 11

Who led the Parliamentarian forces during the English Civil War?

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Oliver Cromwell

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William Shakespeare

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Isaac Newton

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Winston Churchill

Question 12

Who was the King of England during the Civil War?

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Charles I

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Charles II

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James I

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George III

Question 13

Who won the Battle of Naseby?

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The Parliamentarians

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The Royalists

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The Scots

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The French

Question 14

Who was the King of England at the outbreak of the English Civil War?

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Charles I

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Charles II

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James I

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Henry VIII

Question 15

Which of the following was NOT a factor contributing to the outbreak of the English Civil War?

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Foreign invasion

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Absolute monarchy

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Religious tensions

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Economic inequality

Question 16

What was the purpose of the 'Solemn League and Covenant'?

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To unite England and Scotland against the King.

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To establish a Presbyterian church in England.

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To secure religious freedom for all.

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To declare war on Spain.

Question 17

What was the significance of the 'Putney Debates'?

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They revealed the divisions within the Parliamentarian army.

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They led to the establishment of a new constitution.

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They resulted in the execution of Charles I.

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They sparked a rebellion against the monarchy.

Question 18

How did the English Civil War change England?

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It gave Parliament more power than the King.

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It made England a republic.

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It had no significant impact on England.

Question 19

Which of these things was NOT a result of the English Civil War?

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The French Revolution

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The execution of King Charles I

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The establishment of a Commonwealth

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The Restoration of the monarchy

Question 20

The King of England during the English Civil War was:

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King Charles I

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King James I

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King George I

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King William III

Question 21

Who led the Parliamentarian army during the English Civil War?

Accepted Answer

Oliver Cromwell

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King Charles I

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King James I

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William the Conqueror

Question 22

What happened to King Charles I after the war?

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He was executed

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He fled to France

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He was imprisoned in the Tower of London

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He regained his throne

Question 23

Which group was NOT involved in the English Civil War?

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The Vikings

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The Roundheads

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The Cavaliers

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The Puritans

Question 24

Which agreement ended the First English Civil War?

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The Treaty of Westminster

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The Peace of Westphalia

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The Treaty of Breda

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The Magna Carta

Question 25

What is a primary source for studying history?

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Letters written at the time

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A movie made about the past

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A textbook written today

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A story passed down through generations

Question 26

Who was the King of England during the English Civil War?

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King Charles I

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King James I

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King George I

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King Henry VIII

Question 27

Which of the following was a long-term effect of the English Civil War?

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The power of the monarchy decreased

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England became a republic

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Religious tolerance increased in England

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England experienced great economic growth

Question 28

What were the 'Putney Debates' about?

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The future of England

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A battle during the English Civil War

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A treaty that ended the English Civil War

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A religious movement

Question 29

Which religious issue was a major factor in the English Civil War?

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The role of bishops in the church

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The use of prayer books

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Belief in witchcraft

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Translation of the Bible

Question 30

What was the purpose of the 'Grand Remonstrance'?

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To list Parliament's grievances

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To declare war on the King

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To establish a republic in England

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To end the English Civil War

Question 31

Who was the King of England during the English Civil War?

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King Charles I

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King James I

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King George I

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King Henry VIII

Question 32

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

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He was executed

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He abdicated and went into exile

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He regained his throne

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He was imprisoned for life

Question 33

Who was a key supporter of Parliament during the English Civil War?

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Oliver Cromwell

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Prince Rupert of the Rhine

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Archbishop William Laud

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George Villiers, 1st Duke of Buckingham

Question 34

Who was the King of England at the start of the English Civil War?

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Charles I

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James I

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William II

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George I

Question 35

Which group of people supported Parliament and opposed King Charles I in the English Civil War?

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Parliamentarians

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Royalists

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Scots

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Puritans

Question 36

What was the main cause of the English Civil War?

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Disagreements between King Charles I and Parliament over power and religion

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Foreign invasion

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Economic difficulties

Question 37

What was the outcome of the English Civil War?

Accepted Answer

The defeat of King Charles I and the establishment of the Commonwealth of England

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The victory of King Charles I and the restoration of the monarchy

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A compromise between the King and Parliament

Question 38

Who led the Parliamentarian army to victory in the English Civil War?

Accepted Answer

Oliver Cromwell

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Thomas Fairfax

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John Pym

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Edward Hyde

Question 39

What was the significance of the execution of King Charles I?

Accepted Answer

It was the first time a king had been executed in England

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It had no significant impact

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It sparked a new civil war

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It led to the restoration of the monarchy

Question 40

What was the impact of the English Civil War on English society?

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It led to significant political and religious changes

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It caused widespread economic decline

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It had little impact on English society

Question 41

What was the main reason for the English Civil War?

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King Charles I and Parliament disagreed about how much power the King should have.

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A disagreement about the price of bread.

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A disagreement about who should be king.

Question 42

Who was the leader of the Parliamentarian army during the English Civil War?

Accepted Answer

Oliver Cromwell

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Henry VIII

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King Charles I

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Queen Elizabeth I

Question 43

What happened to King Charles I at the end of the English Civil War?

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He was put on trial and executed.

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He was crowned King again.

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He retired to a country estate.

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He escaped to France.

Question 44

What did Parliament want to achieve during the English Civil War?

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To make sure the King didn't have too much power.

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To increase taxes.

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To overthrow the monarchy.

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To declare war on France.

Question 45

Which of these is NOT true about Oliver Cromwell?

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He was a supporter of King Charles I.

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He became the leader of England.

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He was a good soldier.

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He led the Parliamentarian army.

Question 46

How did the English Civil War affect ordinary people?

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It made life very hard for many people because of fighting and lack of food.

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It had little impact on ordinary people.

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It led to an increase in trade.

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It brought peace and prosperity.

Question 47

Imagine you're a young person living in England during the English Civil War. Why might you join the Parliamentarian army?

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You want to limit the King's power and give Parliament more say.

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You want to fight for a higher wage.

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You want to see the King have more power.

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You want to escape to France.