English History: Reign of James II Quiz
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What religion was James II?

  • Presbyterian
  • Roman Catholic (correct)
  • Anglican
  • Protestant

Who invited William of Orange to invade England?

  • The Parliament
  • The people (correct)
  • The Jacobites
  • James II

What was the Glorious Revolution?

  • The establishment of the Church of England
  • The overthrow of James II by William of Orange (correct)
  • The conversion of England to Catholicism
  • The restoration of the Stuart monarchy

What did the Bill of Rights declare?

<p>The king could not levy taxes or keep a standing army without Parliament's approval, and could not be a Roman Catholic (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who were the Jacobites?

<p>Supporters of the deposed James II and the Stuart monarchy (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who was the Young Pretender?

<p>Charles Edward Stuart (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who was described as the most learned man to have occupied the British throne?

<p>James VI (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What event prompted the Gunpowder Plot of 1605?

<p>The fine Roman Catholics had to pay for not going to Anglican parish churches (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which group presented the 'Millenary Petition' to King James I?

<p>Puritans (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the aim of the Gunpowder Plot of 1605?

<p>To blow up Parliament (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which ruler was tolerant towards Roman Catholics initially but later had to introduce fines against them?

<p>James I (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who was captured during the Gunpowder Plot of 1605?

<p>Guy Fawkes (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which religious group did the Jesuits try to fight against?

<p>Protestants (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary goal of the Jesuits' missionary efforts?

<p>To spread the teachings of the Catholic Church (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the main cause of the English Civil War during the Stuart period?

<p>Disagreements over the role of the monarchy (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which Stuart monarch was known for their religious settlement that left both Catholics and Puritans dissatisfied?

<p>Queen Elizabeth (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which Stuart monarch was known for their stable rule and the belief that loyalty to the Crown was the greatest virtue?

<p>The Tudors (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which two Stuart monarchs ruled jointly as co-monarchs?

<p>Mary II and William III (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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