British History: The Early Modern Period - Online Learning Quizzes

Question 1

Who was the first monarch to ascend to the English throne as part of the Tudor dynasty?

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Henry VII

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Henry VIII

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Edward VI

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Mary I

Question 2

Which individual was NOT a key figure involved in the Glorious Revolution?

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Oliver Cromwell

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William of Orange

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James II

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George I

Question 3

Who is widely recognized as a major literary figure of the Elizabethan era?

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William Shakespeare

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John Milton

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Geoffrey Chaucer

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Jane Austen

Question 4

Which provision of the Act of Toleration of 1689 allowed Protestant dissenters to establish their own places of worship?

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The right to worship outside of traditional parish churches

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The right to hold public office

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The right to vote in parliamentary elections

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The right to exemption from paying tithes

Question 5

Who ascended to the English throne after the death of Elizabeth I?

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James VI of Scotland

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Mary, Queen of Scots

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Henry VIII

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Charles I

Question 6

What cultural movement in the 16th and 17th centuries emphasized the study of classical literature and art?

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Humanism

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Enlightenment

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Romanticism

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Realism

Question 7

Which of the following was a key social and economic change that occurred in England during the early modern period?

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Expansion of trade and commerce

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Enclosure of common land

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Decline of the feudal system

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Widespread adoption of the potato as a staple crop

Question 8

Who was the first Tudor monarch of England?

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Henry VII

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Henry VIII

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Edward VI

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Mary I

Question 9

What was the name of the document that established the Protestant Church in England?

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Act of Uniformity

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Magna Carta

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Habeas Corpus Act

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Bill of Rights

Question 10

Which battle marked the decisive turning point in the English Civil War, weakening the Royalist cause?

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Battle of Naseby

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Battle of Marston Moor

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Battle of Worcester

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Battle of Dunbar

Question 11

What was the primary objective of the Glorious Revolution?

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To establish a constitutional monarchy limiting the power of the monarch

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To restore the absolute monarchy of the Stuart dynasty

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To suppress religious dissent and establish a unified Protestant state

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To expand Britain's overseas territories and secure commercial dominance

Question 12

Who was the first monarch of the Hanoverian dynasty to ascend to the British throne?

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George I

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George II

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George III

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George IV

Question 13

Which economic system characterized Britain during the early modern period, emphasizing government regulation and the accumulation of national wealth?

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Mercantilism

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Capitalism

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Socialism

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Communism

Question 14

Who ascended to the English throne in 1485, marking the beginning of the Tudor dynasty?

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Henry VII

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Henry VIII

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Edward VI

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Mary I

Question 15

Identify the religious movement that played a transformative role in the social and political landscape of Britain during the early modern period.

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Protestantism

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Renaissance

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Humanism

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Catholicism

Question 16

Who emerged as the prominent military leader of the Parliamentarian forces during the English Civil War?

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Oliver Cromwell

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Charles I

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Thomas Fairfax

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John Pym

Question 17

Which philosopher's ideas significantly influenced the political thinking of the early modern period, shaping the concepts of statecraft and political power?

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Niccolò Machiavelli

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Thomas More

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John Locke

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Edmund Burke

Question 18

Identify the dominant economic activity that fueled Britain's economy during the early modern period, contributing to its growing prosperity and global prominence.

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Trade

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Agriculture

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Manufacturing

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Fishing

Question 19

Identify the multifaceted motivations that drove Britain's expansionist endeavors during the early modern period, leading to the establishment of colonies across the globe.

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A combination of the above

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Economic opportunities

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Religious zeal

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Political power

Question 20

Who emerged as the leader of the Parliamentarian forces during the English Civil War?

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Oliver Cromwell

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Charles I

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William III

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James II

Question 21

What was the primary significance of the Glorious Revolution of 1688?

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It established a constitutional monarchy, limiting the powers of the monarch and enhancing Parliament's authority.

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It led to the expansion of the British Empire through increased colonial acquisitions.

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It sparked the Jacobite Rebellion, a series of uprisings in support of the deposed Catholic king, James II.

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It restored the Catholic monarchy to the throne, reversing the religious changes of the previous decades.

Question 22

What was the primary purpose of the Act of Settlement 1701?

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To establish the Protestant Hanoverian succession to the British throne, ensuring the continued dominance of Protestantism in the country.

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To limit the powers of the monarchy, preventing the emergence of another absolute ruler like James II.

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To abolish the House of Lords, removing the influence of hereditary peers in the British Parliament.

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To dissolve the existing Parliament and call for new elections, aiming to create a more representative and responsive legislative body.

Question 23

Under which Stuart monarch did Parliament become the dominant force in the constitutional struggle with the monarchy?

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Charles I

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Charles II

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James I

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James II

Question 24

Which factor played a significant role in triggering the English Civil War?

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The rise of Puritanism

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The execution of King Charles I

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The aftermath of the Glorious Revolution

Question 25

Which of the following was a key factor that contributed to the rise of the Tudor dynasty?

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The Wars of the Roses

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The Black Death

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The Hundred Years' War

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The English Reformation

Question 26

Which of the following monarchs is nicknamed the 'Virgin Queen'?

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Elizabeth I

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Mary I

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Anne Boleyn

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Jane Grey

Question 27

Which of the following is NOT a key factor in the outbreak of the English Civil War?

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Foreign alliances

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Tensions between supporters of the king and supporters of Parliament

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Religious tensions

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Economic disparities

Question 28

Who was the first Tudor monarch of England?

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Henry VII

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Henry VIII

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Edward VI

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Mary I

Question 29

Who was the leading figure of the Catholic Reformation in England?

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Mary I

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Henry VIII

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Elizabeth I

Question 30

What was the main purpose of the Enclosure Acts?

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To consolidate agricultural land

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To protect the rights of commoners

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To promote industrial development

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To expand the royal forests

Question 31

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

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Henry VII

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Henry VIII

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Edward VI

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Mary I

Question 32

Which religious movement emerged in England during the 16th century, challenging the authority of the Catholic Church?

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Puritanism

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Calvinism

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Anabaptism

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Methodism

Question 33

Who is the queen known as the 'Virgin Queen'?

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Elizabeth I

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Mary I

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Victoria

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Anne

Question 34

Which feature is most characteristic of Renaissance architecture?

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Symmetry and a balanced approach to design

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Gothic pointed arches and ribbed vaults

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Fortified walls and defensive structures

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Heavy ornamentation and lavish decoration

Question 35

Who is widely regarded and recognized as the greatest writer in the English language, known for plays, poems, and sonnets?

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William Shakespeare

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Geoffrey Chaucer

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John Milton

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Jane Austen

Question 36

What is the name of the conflict that took place in England during the 17th century, resulting in the overthrow of the monarchy and the establishment of a republic?

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The English Civil War

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The Jacobite Rebellion

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The Glorious Revolution

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The War of the Roses

Question 37

Who was the first monarch of the Stuart dynasty to ascend to the English throne?

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James VI of Scotland (James I of England)

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Charles II

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James II

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William III of Orange

Question 38

What was the primary purpose of the Enclosure Acts?

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To increase agricultural productivity and efficiency

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To redistribute land more equitably among peasants

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To alleviate rural poverty

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To promote environmental sustainability

Question 39

Which Tudor monarch is known as the 'Virgin Queen'?

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Elizabeth I

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Henry VII

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Henry VIII

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Mary I

Question 40

The English Civil War was primarily caused by a conflict between which two factions?

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Royalists and Parliamentarians

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Industrialists and Agriculturalists

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Cavaliers and Roundheads

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Protestants and Catholics

Question 41

The Act of Union in which year brought about the unification of the kingdoms of England and Scotland?

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1707

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1688

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1760

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1603

Question 42

Which of the following was a key factor in the growth of the global reach and influence of England during the Early Modern Period?

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Naval superiority

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Industrial prowess

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Religious tolerance

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Diplomatic alliances

Question 43

The rise of Puritanism in England led to:

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Increased religious fervor and calls for moral and social reform

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Economic decline

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Political stability

Question 44

Which of the following events marks the start of the Early Modern period in British history?

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The ascension of the Tudor dynasty to the throne in 1485

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The signing of the Magna Carta in 1215

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The Norman Conquest of 1066

Question 45

The Reformation in England was spearheaded by which monarch?

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Henry VIII

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Elizabeth I

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Edward VI

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Mary I

Question 46

How did the English Civil War (1642-1651) impact the development of British society?

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It led to a period of political instability, culminating in the execution of King Charles I.

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It resolved religious conflict in England.

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It resulted in the establishment of a strong central monarchy.

Question 47

The Glorious Revolution of 1688 established the principle of which governance?

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Parliamentary sovereignty

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Absolute monarchy

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Catholic supremacy

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Divine right of kings

Question 48

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the Renaissance in England?

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A decline in the arts and sciences

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An emphasis on individual achievement

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A renewal of interest in classical learning

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The emergence of humanist thought

Question 49

The Act of Supremacy of 1534 established what principle?

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The English monarch as the Supreme Head of the Church of England

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The supremacy of the Pope in England

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The separation of church and state

Question 50

The Spanish Armada, a fleet of ships dispatched by King Philip II of Spain to invade England in 1588, was defeated due to which of the following reasons?

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A combination of factors, including England's superior naval strength, unfavorable weather conditions, and innovative tactics.

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The Spanish fleet was outnumbered by the English.