history, term 1, first civil war

Question 1

When was Charles I coronated?

Answer 1

2nd of February, 1626

Question 2

When was Charles I excecuted?

Answer 2

16th of August, 1649

Question 3

What did Charles I believe he had?

Answer 3

The Divine right of Kings

Question 4

How many years were Parliament shut down for?

Answer 4

11 years

Question 5

Why did Charles ignore parliament/ shut it down for 11 years?

Answer 5

He wanted more power

Question 6

Who lead the parliamentarians?

Answer 6

Oliver Cromwell

Question 7

Oliver Cromwell introduced the…

Answer 7

New model Army

Question 8

Who took over after Oliver Cromwell?

Answer 8

His son

Question 9

What happened to Oliver Cromwell son?

Answer 9

Parliament thought he wasn’t a good fit

Question 10

Who took over after Oliver Cromwells son?

Answer 10

Charles II

Question 11

Who was Charles I married to?

Answer 11

Henrietta Maria of France

Question 12

Who was Charles II brother?

Answer 12

James II

Question 13

Why couldn’t any of Charles II children take the throne when he died?

Answer 13

They were all Illegitimate

Question 14

Who took over after Charles II?

Answer 14

His brother James II

Question 15

Who was Charles II married to?

Answer 15

Catherine of Braganza, princess of Portugal

Question 16

What were the two sides of the English civil war?

Answer 16

Royalists, Parliamentarians

Question 17

Why did Parliament not like when James II came to power?

Answer 17

He was Catholic

Question 18

What religion was Oliver Cromwell?

Answer 18

Puritan

Question 19

Why did Parliament prefer James’ daughter Mary over James?

Answer 19

She was Protestant

Question 20

Why did James II give up the throne?

Answer 20

He was scared of the army his daughter and son in law, Mary and William of Orange, had amassed

Question 21

What title did Oliver Cromwell give himself?

Answer 21

Lord Protector

Question 22

What year did Oliver Cromwell die?

Answer 22

3rd September, 1658

Question 23

When did Charles II come to power?

Answer 23

23rd April, 1661

Question 24

What years did the First English Civil War take place?

Answer 24

1642 to 1651

Question 25

Who were the main opposing forces in the First English Civil War?

Answer 25

The Royalists (Cavaliers) and the Parliamentarians (Roundheads)

Question 26

True or False: The First English Civil War was primarily fought over issues of religion and governance.

Answer 26

True

Question 27

Fill in the blank: The First English Civil War began when King Charles I attempted to arrest five members of _______.

Answer 27

Parliament

Question 28

What was the name of the document that outlined the grievances of Parliament against King Charles I?

Answer 28

The Grand Remonstrance

Question 29

Which battle is considered the first major battle of the First English Civil War?

Answer 29

The Battle of Edgehill

Question 30

What was the outcome of the Battle of Naseby in 1645?

Answer 30

A decisive victory for the Parliamentarians

Question 31

Who was the leader of the New Model Army?

Answer 31

Oliver Cromwell

Question 32

True or False: The New Model Army was formed by the Royalists.

Answer 32

False

Question 33

What was the primary goal of the Parliamentarians during the war?

Answer 33

To limit the power of the monarchy and establish parliamentary sovereignty

Question 34

Multiple choice: Which of the following was a key advantage for the Parliamentarians? A) Stronger cavalry B) Better funding C) Control of London

Answer 34

C) Control of London

Question 35

What significant event occurred in 1646 regarding King Charles I?

Answer 35

He surrendered to the Scots.

Question 36

Fill in the blank: The _______ Agreement was a peace treaty proposed to end the conflict.

Answer 36

Newcastle

Question 37

What was one consequence of the First English Civil War?

Answer 37

The establishment of the Commonwealth of England.

Question 38

True or False: The First English Civil War ended with the execution of King Charles I.

Answer 38

False

Question 39

What role did religion play in the First English Civil War?

Answer 39

It was a significant factor, with conflicts between Anglicans, Puritans, and Catholics.

Question 40

Which group was known for their radical religious views during the First English Civil War?

Answer 40

The Levellers

Question 41

Multiple choice: What event marked the end of the First English Civil War? A) The Restoration B) The Second English Civil War C) The Treaty of Uxbridge

Answer 41

B) The Second English Civil War

Question 42

What was the significance of the Battle of Marston Moor?

Answer 42

It was one of the largest battles and a turning point for the Parliamentarians.

Question 43

Fill in the blank: The _______ was a military organization that played a crucial role in the Parliamentarian victory.

Answer 43

New Model Army

Question 44

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

Answer 44

King Charles I

Question 45

True or False: The First English Civil War resulted in the establishment of a constitutional monarchy.

Answer 45

False

Question 46

What was the role of the Scots in the First English Civil War?

Answer 46

They initially supported the Parliamentarians against the King.

Question 47

What was one of the main reasons for the Parliamentarians' success?

Answer 47

Effective leadership and military organization.

Question 48

Multiple choice: Which battle concluded with the capture of King Charles I? A) Battle of Naseby B) Battle of Edgehill C) Battle of Marston Moor

Answer 48

A) Battle of Naseby

Question 49

What was the fate of King Charles I after the war?

Answer 49

He was executed in 1649.