7. James I Flashcards
1
Q
When did James I become king?
A
1603
2
Q
What religion was James I?
A
Protestant
3
Q
Why is James I important in British history?
A
He is the first ruler of both England and Scotland.
4
Q
What year was the Gunpowder Plot?
A
1605
5
Q
Can you name any of the plotters?
A
Bates Robert Winter Christopher Wright John Wright Thomas Percy Guy Fawkes Robert Catesby Thomas Winter
6
Q
What religion were the plotters?
A
Catholic
7
Q
What gave the plot away?
A
A letter to Lord Monteagle. He gave this to Robert Cecil who gave it to the king
8
Q
What happened to Guy Fawkes?
A
He was tortured and gave up the names of the other plotters.
He was hung, drawn and quartered.
