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</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who were the Jacobites?

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

    Who was the Young Pretender?

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

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

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

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

    <p>Puritans</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the aim of the Gunpowder Plot of 1605?

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

    Who was captured during the Gunpowder Plot of 1605?

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

    Which religious group did the Jesuits try to fight against?

    <p>Protestants</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</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</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</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</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which two Stuart monarchs ruled jointly as co-monarchs?

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

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