11 Questions
Why did Charles I disregard Parliament's opinions on economic spending?
He believed in ruling by divine right
What demands did Parliament have when it was recalled in 1640?
Control all church and military matters and appoint ministers and judges
Where did Charles I move his court during the conflict?
York
Which movement is often referred to as 'The Age of Reason' in England?
The Enlightenment
Which literary movement believed that the classical authors of ancient Greece and Rome had perfected the rules and norms for literature?
Neoclassicism
What is a major characteristic of the Enlightenment?
All of the above
Which of the following best describes the central goal of the Puritans?
To purify the Church of England
What did John Milton value and defend?
Civil liberties
Which of the following statements about Puritanism is true?
Puritans embraced a liberal stance in politics
What did Puritans consider as the 'pure' word of God?
Their own interpretations of the Bible
Who spoke for 'the true warfaring Christian' in his famous essay Areopagitica?
John Milton
Test your knowledge on the growing conflict between King Charles I and Parliament in 17th century England. Explore the king's belief in divine right and his disregard for Parliament's opinions on economic spending. Discover the events that led to the breakdown of relations between the monarchy and Parliament in this pivotal period of English history.
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