The Stuarts

Question 1

How did James I become King of England and Scotland?

Answer 1

After Elizabeth I died, James I was the next in line for the English crown.

Question 2

Define ‘The Divine Right of Kings’.

Answer 2

A King who believed they were blessed by God to rule and believe they could do no wrong.

Question 3

What was the Gunpowder Plot?

Answer 3

The Gunpowder Plot was a plot to blow up Parliament. The plotters were led by Robert Catesby and they planned to blow up parliament and King James l with 36 barrels of gunpowder to be lit by Guy Fawkes on November 5

Question 4

Why did Robert catesby and the other gunpowder plotters want to blow up Parliament?

Answer 4

They wanted to blow up Parliament to be freed from religious persecution.

Question 5

Who wanted to blow up Parliament?

Answer 5

Guy Fawkes

Question 6

Who fought on the side of Parliament?

Answer 6

The Round heads/parliamentarians led by Oliver Cromwell

Question 7

Who was on King Charles’ side?

Answer 7

Cavaliers/Royalists

Question 8

When was Charles I executed?

Answer 8

1649

Question 9

Why was the New Model Army better?

Answer 9

The soldier got proper training and were very well disciplined.