Tudors and Stuarts: Interactive Learning Quizzes for Year 3 History

Question 1

Queen Mary I of England was known by a nickname. What was it?

Accepted Answer

Bloody Mary

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Good Queen Bess

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The Virgin Queen

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Red Mary

Question 2

Who became the first king of England from the Tudor family?

Accepted Answer

Henry VII

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Henry VIII

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Edward VI

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Mary I

Question 3

In Queen Elizabeth I's time, what was the name of the famous fleet of ships sent by Spain to conquer England?

Accepted Answer

The Spanish Armada

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The Mighty Armada

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The Great Armada

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The Royal Armada

Question 4

Which of the following was NOT a wife of King Henry VIII?

Accepted Answer

Mary, Queen of Scots

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Catherine of Aragon

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Anne Boleyn

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Jane Seymour

Question 5

What was the main reason King Henry VIII started the English Reformation?

Accepted Answer

He wanted to marry Anne Boleyn

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He was angry with the Catholic Church

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He preferred Protestant ideas

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He was bored

Question 6

Who was the first Tudor king of England?

Accepted Answer

Henry VII

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Henry VIII

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Edward VI

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Mary I

Question 7

Who became the first Tudor king of England in 1485?

Accepted Answer

Henry VII

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Henry VIII

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Edward VI

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Mary I

Question 8

Who was the first king of the Tudor dynasty in England?

Accepted Answer

Henry VII

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Henry VIII

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Edward VI

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Mary I

Question 9

Who was the first Tudor king of England?

Accepted Answer

Henry VII

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Henry VIII

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Edward VI

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Mary I

Question 10

After the Battle of Bosworth Field, who became king and started the Tudor dynasty?

Accepted Answer

Henry VII

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Henry VIII

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Edward VI

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James I

Question 11

Who was the first Tudor king of England?

Accepted Answer

Henry VII

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Henry VIII

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Edward VI

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Mary I

Question 12

Who was the first king of the Tudor family?

Accepted Answer

Henry VII

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Henry VIII

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Edward VI

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Mary I

Question 13

Which of the following women was NOT one of Henry VIII's wives?

Accepted Answer

Mary, Queen of Scots

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Catherine of Aragon

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Anne Boleyn

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Jane Seymour

Question 14

Who was the first king of England from the **Tudor** dynasty?

Accepted Answer

Henry VII

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Henry VI

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Henry VIII

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Henry IV

Question 15

What was Queen Mary I's nickname?

Accepted Answer

Bloody Mary

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Good Queen Bess

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The Virgin Queen

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The Red Queen

Question 16

What was a major reason for the English Civil War?

Accepted Answer

The King and Parliament had many disagreements.

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The King wanted to give everyone freedom of religion.

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The King wanted to raise more money through new taxes.

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The King was secretly working with the French.

Question 17

What is King Henry VIII most famous for?

Accepted Answer

Leading England through the Reformation

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Conquering France

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Marrying only one wife

Question 18

Which of these was a major accomplishment during Queen Elizabeth I's reign?

Accepted Answer

Defeating the Spanish Armada

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Starting the American Revolution

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Building the Great Wall of China

Question 19

Which British queen's death in 1714 marked the end of the Stuart dynasty?

Accepted Answer

Queen Anne

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Mary Tudor

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Elizabeth I

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Victoria

Question 20

Who founded the Tudor dynasty in England?

Accepted Answer

Henry VII

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Henry VIII

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Edward VI

Question 21

What was the name of the plot to blow up the Houses of Parliament and assassinate King James I on November 5, 1605?

Accepted Answer

The Gunpowder Plot

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The Spanish Conspiracy

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The Rye House Plot

Question 22

Which plot aimed to kill King James I and destroy the Houses of Parliament on November 5, 1605?

Accepted Answer

The Gunpowder Plot

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The Rye House Plot

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The Popish Plot

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The Jacobite Rebellion

Question 23

Who was the first Tudor king of England?

Accepted Answer

Henry VII

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Henry VIII

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Edward VI

Question 24

Who was the king of England when the English Reformation began?

Accepted Answer

Henry VIII

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Henry VII

Question 25

Who was Queen Elizabeth I's father?

Accepted Answer

Henry VIII

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Henry VII

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Edward

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James I

Question 26

Why was the Restoration of 1660 a significant event in English history?

Accepted Answer

The king returned to rule England.

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People were allowed to choose their own religion.

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England won back lost lands.

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The Church of Scotland became the main church in England.

Question 27

What were the main reasons why King Charles I and Parliament disagreed so much that it led to the English Civil War?

Accepted Answer

Charles I wanted everyone to worship in the same way, but Parliament wanted people to be able to choose their own religion.

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Parliament wanted more power, but Charles I wanted to be in charge of everything.

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The rich people in Parliament wanted to pay less tax, but Charles I did not.

Question 28

Who ruled England as Lord Protector after King Charles I lost the English Civil War?

Accepted Answer

Oliver Cromwell

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King Charles II

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Queen Elizabeth I

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King James I

Question 29

Why did King Charles I and Parliament have such a big disagreement that they ended up fighting a war?

Accepted Answer

King Charles wanted more power, while Parliament wanted to limit his power.

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King Charles wanted to make everyone in England Catholic, while Parliament wanted to keep the Church of England.

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King Charles wanted to start a war with France, while Parliament wanted to stay at peace.

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King Charles wanted to marry a Spanish princess, while Parliament wanted him to marry an English princess.

Question 30

What was the Dissolution of the Monasteries and why was it significant?

Accepted Answer

Henry VIII closed monasteries and convents, taking their land and wealth.

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Henry VIII built more monasteries and convents to spread Catholicism.

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Henry VIII sold monasteries and convents to private individuals.

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The Dissolution of the Monasteries had no significant impact on English society.

Question 31

How did the Renaissance impact Tudor England?

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It introduced new ideas in art, literature, and thinking that challenged traditional beliefs and practices.

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It had no significant impact on Tudor England, as it primarily influenced Italy and other European regions.

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It only affected the upper classes and had little impact on the lives of ordinary people.

Question 32

Did Queen Elizabeth I's foreign policy help England become a stronger country in Europe?

Accepted Answer

Yes, it made England a more important country in Europe.

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No, England's importance in Europe did not change.

Question 33

During the Tudor and Stuart periods, what was one way in which the lives of girls and women were different from those of boys and men?

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Girls and women were expected to stay home and raise children.

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Girls and women could vote in elections.

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Girls and women could own and run businesses.

Question 34

How did the noble lords and ladies maintain their power and influence?

Accepted Answer

By owning vast lands and wealth

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By having a large army and weapons

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By controlling the church

Question 35

Which of the following events is linked to the Reformation in England?

Accepted Answer

The Act of Supremacy

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The Battle of Bosworth Field

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The Spanish Armada

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The Glorious Revolution

Question 36

Who was the only one of Henry VIII's children to become Queen of England?

Accepted Answer

Elizabeth I

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Mary I

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Jane Grey

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Anne Boleyn

Question 37

Which battle signified the end of the English Civil War?

Accepted Answer

Battle of Worcester

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Battle of Edgehill

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Battle of Marston Moor

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Battle of Naseby

Question 38

What was the name of the document that ensured religious freedom for Protestant dissenters in England?

Accepted Answer

The Toleration Act

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The Magna Carta

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The Petition of Right

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The Bill of Rights

Question 39

Which king is known as the 'Merry Monarch'?

Accepted Answer

Charles II

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Charles I

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James I

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James II

Question 40

What was the aim of the 'Glorious Revolution'?

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To limit the power of the king

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To bring back the Catholic monarchy

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To create a republic

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To start a war with France

Question 41

Who became the first king of the Tudor dynasty in England?

Accepted Answer

Henry VII

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Henry VIII

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Edward VI

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Mary I

Question 42

Which Tudor monarch is known as 'Bloody Mary' due to her persecution of Protestants?

Accepted Answer

Mary I

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Henry VIII

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Elizabeth I

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James I

Question 43

Who became the first Stuart king of England?

Accepted Answer

James I

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Charles I

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Charles II

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James II

Question 44

Which Stuart king lost his life during the English Civil War due to conflicts with Parliament?

Accepted Answer

Charles I

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James I

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Charles II

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James II

Question 45

What event marked the return of the monarchy to England following the English Civil War?

Accepted Answer

The Restoration

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The Glorious Revolution

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The Bill of Rights

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The Act of Union

Question 46

Who was the final monarch of the Stuart dynasty?

Accepted Answer

Anne

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James II

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William III

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Mary II

Question 47

During the Renaissance, which change occurred?

Accepted Answer

People began writing in English instead of only Latin

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People stopped believing in God

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People started wearing more clothes

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People stopped exploring the world

Question 48

Who became the first king of the Tudor dynasty in England?

Accepted Answer

Henry VII

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Henry VI

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Edward IV

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Richard III

Question 49

Which religious movement led to a division between the Church of England and the Catholic Church?

Accepted Answer

The Reformation

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The Renaissance

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The Enlightenment

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The Industrial Revolution

Question 50

Which battle marked the commencement of the English Civil War?

Accepted Answer

The Battle of Edgehill

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The Battle of Bosworth

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The Battle of Towton

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The Battle of Blenheim

Question 51

Which event resulted in the re-establishment of the monarchy in England following the Civil War?

Accepted Answer

The Glorious Revolution

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The Act of Union

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The English Reformation

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The War of the Roses

Question 52

Who became the first king of the Stuart dynasty in England?

Accepted Answer

James I

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Charles I

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George I

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William III

Question 53

Which event led to the overthrow of James II and the establishment of a limited monarchy in England?

Accepted Answer

The Glorious Revolution

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The English Civil War

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The Act of Union

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The American Revolution

Question 54

Which act united the kingdoms of England and Scotland into a single political entity?

Accepted Answer

The Act of Union

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The Bill of Rights

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The Magna Carta

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The Habeas Corpus Act

Question 55

Who became the first king of the Tudor dynasty in England in 1485?

Accepted Answer

Henry VII

Answer

Henry VI

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Edward IV

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Richard III

Question 56

Which major religious event occurred during the reign of King Henry VIII?

Accepted Answer

The Reformation

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The English Civil War

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The Glorious Revolution

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The Industrial Revolution

Question 57

Who was the English queen who was nicknamed the 'Virgin Queen'?

Accepted Answer

Elizabeth I

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Mary I

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Anne Boleyn

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Jane Seymour

Question 58

What was the primary cause of the English Civil War?

Accepted Answer

A power struggle between the king and Parliament

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Religious differences

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Economic problems

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Foreign invasions

Question 59

Who led the Parliamentarian forces during the English Civil War?

Accepted Answer

Oliver Cromwell

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Charles I

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Thomas Fairfax

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William Shakespeare

Question 60

What was the significant outcome of the Glorious Revolution?

Accepted Answer

The overthrow of the Stuart dynasty

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The restoration of the monarchy

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The establishment of a republic

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The signing of the Magna Carta

Question 61

Which Scottish king became the king of England and was known as James I?

Accepted Answer

James I

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Charles I

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Mary, Queen of Scots

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Robert the Bruce

Question 62

Which majestic palace was built during the reign of Elizabeth I?

Accepted Answer

Hampton Court Palace

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Windsor Castle

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Buckingham Palace

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St. James's Palace

Question 63

Who was the renowned playwright who lived during the Tudor period?

Accepted Answer

William Shakespeare

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Christopher Marlowe

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George Bernard Shaw

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Oscar Wilde

Question 64

What was the primary industry in England during the Tudor period?

Accepted Answer

Agriculture

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Manufacturing

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Trade

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Tourism