18 Questions
What religion was James II?
Roman Catholic
Who invited William of Orange to invade England?
The people
What was the Glorious Revolution?
The overthrow of James II by William of Orange
What did the Bill of Rights declare?
The king could not levy taxes or keep a standing army without Parliament's approval, and could not be a Roman Catholic
Who were the Jacobites?
Supporters of the deposed James II and the Stuart monarchy
Who was the Young Pretender?
Charles Edward Stuart
Who was described as the most learned man to have occupied the British throne?
James VI
What event prompted the Gunpowder Plot of 1605?
The fine Roman Catholics had to pay for not going to Anglican parish churches
Which group presented the 'Millenary Petition' to King James I?
Puritans
What was the aim of the Gunpowder Plot of 1605?
To blow up Parliament
Which ruler was tolerant towards Roman Catholics initially but later had to introduce fines against them?
James I
Who was captured during the Gunpowder Plot of 1605?
Guy Fawkes
Which religious group did the Jesuits try to fight against?
Protestants
What was the primary goal of the Jesuits' missionary efforts?
To spread the teachings of the Catholic Church
What was the main cause of the English Civil War during the Stuart period?
Disagreements over the role of the monarchy
Which Stuart monarch was known for their religious settlement that left both Catholics and Puritans dissatisfied?
Queen Elizabeth
Which Stuart monarch was known for their stable rule and the belief that loyalty to the Crown was the greatest virtue?
The Tudors
Which two Stuart monarchs ruled jointly as co-monarchs?
Mary II and William III
Test your knowledge on the reign of James II of England and the events leading to the Glorious Revolution. Learn about the religious and political tensions that shaped this period of English history.
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