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What time period does the term 'Restoration period' refer to?
What time period does the term 'Restoration period' refer to?
- The 17th century (correct)
- The 18th century
- The 19th century
- The 16th century
Who was the monarch during the Restoration period?
Who was the monarch during the Restoration period?
- Henry VIII
- James II
- Elizabeth I
- Charles II (correct)
What significant event led to the beginning of the Restoration period?
What significant event led to the beginning of the Restoration period?
- The signing of the Magna Carta
- The execution of Charles I (correct)
- The Battle of Hastings
- The Glorious Revolution
Which literary figure is associated with the Restoration period?
Which literary figure is associated with the Restoration period?
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Restoration Period
- Refers to the period from 1660 to 1685 in English history
- Characterized by the restoration of the monarchy and the Church of England after the English Civil War and the Interregnum
Monarch of the Restoration Period
- King Charles II (1660-1685)
Event Leading to the Restoration Period
- The execution of Oliver Cromwell in 1658 and the collapse of the Commonwealth of England, which led to the Restoration of the monarchy in 1660
Literary Figure of the Restoration Period
- John Dryden, a prominent English poet, playwright, and literary critic who is often credited with creating the Restoration comedy genre
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