Y8 the reign of the stuarts

Question 1

Who became James I of England?

Answer 1

James VI of Scotland

This marked the union of the crowns in 1603.

Question 2

What was the period of the Stuart dynasty?

Answer 2

1603 to 1714

This era included significant political and religious conflicts.

Question 3

What major conflict occurred during the Stuart period?

Answer 3

English Civil War

This conflict was between the Crown and Parliament.

Question 4

What significant event led to the execution of Charles I?

Answer 4

English Civil War

This conflict resulted in a brief republic under Oliver Cromwell.

Question 5

What event marked the restoration of the monarchy?

Answer 5

Restoration of Charles II

This was followed by the Glorious Revolution.

Question 6

What was the Glorious Revolution?

Answer 6

Joint reign of William and Mary

This event followed the restoration of Charles II.

Question 7

Name a key event during the Stuart period that impacted daily life.

Answer 7

Gunpowder Plot, Great Fire of London, Great Plague

These events had significant effects on society.

Question 8

What shift occurred in the power structure during the Stuart period?

Answer 8

Shift from monarchy to Parliament

This led to the eventual establishment of a constitutional monarchy.

Question 9

When did the Stuart dynasty end?

Answer 9

1714

The throne passed to the Hanoverian dynasty under the Act of Settlement.

Question 10

Fill in the blank: The Stuart dynasty ruled both Scotland and _______.

Answer 10

England

This began with James VI of Scotland becoming James I of England.