Spring 2 KO - History

Question 1

In 1603, what happened to James VI of Scotland?

Answer 1

He became (king) James I of England

Question 2

What was James’ mother called?

Answer 2

Mary Stuart

Question 3

Who succeeded James I?

Answer 3

Charles I

Question 4

When did the English Civil War take place?

Answer 4

1642

Question 5

What was the ‘11 year tyranny’?

Answer 5

11 years without Parliament (during Charles I’s reign)

Question 6

Who was Charles I executed by?

Answer 6

Oliver Cromwell

Question 7

What was Oliver Cromwell known as after the Civil War?

Answer 7

Lord Protector

Question 8

When was Charles invited by parliament to king?

Answer 8

1660

Question 9

What was Charles II (nickname) called?

Answer 9

The Merry Monarch

Question 10

What happened in 1665?

Answer 10

The Great Plague in London

Question 11

What happened in 1666 and how did Charles II help with it?

Answer 11

The Great Fire of London and he helped put out the fires.

Question 12

What happened after Catholic James was kicked off the throne?

Answer 12

William III and Mary were declared joint king and queen.

Question 13

What is the Divine Rights of Kings?

Answer 13

The belief that the King has been chosen by God.

Question 14

What were the nicknames of the two sides (Royalists and Parliamentarians) in the Civil War?

Answer 14

Cavaliers & Roundheads

Question 15

What is a Commonwealth?

Answer 15

Areas with shared interest.