King Vs Parliament

Question 1

What was the primary conflict between the king and parliament in England from 1400 to 1700?

Answer 1

The struggle for power and authority over governance.

Question 2

True or False: The English Civil War occurred during the 17th century.

Answer 2

True.

Question 3

Fill in the blank: The Magna Carta was signed in _____ to limit the power of the king.

Answer 3

1215.

Question 4

Who was the king during the English Civil War?

Answer 4

King Charles I.

Question 5

What significant event took place in 1688 that impacted the balance of power between the monarchy and parliament?

Answer 5

The Glorious Revolution.

Question 6

Which document established the principle of parliamentary sovereignty in England?

Answer 6

The Bill of Rights 1689.

Question 7

Multiple Choice: Which of the following was a key factor leading to the English Civil War? A) Economic disparities B) Religious conflicts C) Power struggles D) All of the above

Answer 7

D) All of the above.

Question 8

What was the outcome of the English Civil War?

Answer 8

The execution of King Charles I and the establishment of the Commonwealth.

Question 9

True or False: The Restoration refers to the period when the monarchy was re-established in 1660.

Answer 9

True.

Question 10

Fill in the blank: The Act of Settlement was passed in _____ to ensure Protestant succession to the throne.

Answer 10

1701.

Question 11

What role did Oliver Cromwell play during the period of the English Civil War?

Answer 11

He was a leading military and political figure and eventually became Lord Protector.

Question 12

Multiple Choice: Which of the following monarchs was executed during the English Civil War? A) Charles II B) James I C) Charles I D) Henry VIII

Answer 12

C) Charles I.

Question 13

What was the significance of the Petition of Right (1628)?

Answer 13

It limited the king’s powers and asserted the rights of Parliament.

Question 14

True or False: The Glorious Revolution resulted in the establishment of a constitutional monarchy.

Answer 14

True.

Question 15

Which two political factions emerged during the English Civil War?

Answer 15

Royalists (Cavaliers) and Parliamentarians (Roundheads).

Question 16

What does the divine right of kings mean?

Answer 16

That kings are chosen by God and given the power by god.

Question 17

What was the significance of the Long Parliament (1640)?

Answer 17

It was a session of Parliament that lasted for years and played a crucial role in the Civil War.

Question 18

Who succeeded Charles I after the monarchy was restored?

Answer 18

Charles II.

Question 19

Multiple Choice: What was the main purpose of the Test Act of 1673? A) To promote religious tolerance B) To restrict office holding to Anglicans C) To establish a new church D) To abolish the monarchy

Answer 19

B) To restrict office holding to Anglicans.

Question 20

What was the primary outcome of the Bill of Rights (1689)?

Answer 20

It limited the powers of the monarchy and outlined the rights of Parliament.

Question 21

Fill in the blank: The main conflict between King James II and Parliament was over issues of _____ and _____ rights.

Answer 21

religious; political.

Question 22

True or False: The Tories and Whigs were the two main political parties that emerged in the late 17th century.

Answer 22

True.

Question 23

What was the role of the Glorious Revolution in shaping modern democracy?

Answer 23

It established constitutional monarchy and parliamentary supremacy.

Question 24

Which monarch was known for attempting to rule without Parliament in the 1620s?

Answer 24

King Charles I.