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Who was given charge of the explosives for the Gunpowder Plot of 1605?
Who was given charge of the explosives for the Gunpowder Plot of 1605?
- Robert Keyes
- Thomas Wintour
- Guy Fawkes (correct)
- Thomas Percy
What was the primary reason for the Gunpowder Plot of 1605?
What was the primary reason for the Gunpowder Plot of 1605?
- To overthrow King James I and establish a republic
- To gain religious freedom for English Catholics
- To blow up the House of Lords during the State Opening of Parliament (correct)
- To release prisoners from the Tower of London
Which individual immediately showed the anonymous letter of warning to the authorities?
Which individual immediately showed the anonymous letter of warning to the authorities?
- William Parker, 4th Baron Monteagle (correct)
- Francis Tresham
- Ambrose Rookwood
- Sir Everard Digby
Which conspirator is suspected of having initiated the Gunpowder Plot after losing hope of religious tolerance?
Which conspirator is suspected of having initiated the Gunpowder Plot after losing hope of religious tolerance?
Who was Robert Catesby's nine-year-old daughter to be installed as the new head of state?
Who was Robert Catesby's nine-year-old daughter to be installed as the new head of state?
How many barrels of gunpowder did Fawkes guard in the House of Lords?
How many barrels of gunpowder did Fawkes guard in the House of Lords?
What fate awaited eight of the surviving conspirators at trial on 27 January 1606?
What fate awaited eight of the surviving conspirators at trial on 27 January 1606?
Why was Henry Garnet prevented from informing the authorities about the assassination attempt?
Why was Henry Garnet prevented from informing the authorities about the assassination attempt?
In response to religious tensions, what did Queen Elizabeth I introduce to require allegiance?
In response to religious tensions, what did Queen Elizabeth I introduce to require allegiance?
Who did many Catholics believe was the legitimate heir to the English throne during Queen Elizabeth I’s reign?
Who did many Catholics believe was the legitimate heir to the English throne during Queen Elizabeth I’s reign?
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