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What was the outcome of the civil war between 1135-1154?
What was the outcome of the civil war between 1135-1154?
- A new English monarch, King Henry II, emerged (correct)
- The feudal system was abolished
- The Welsh and Irish governments were dissolved
- The Norman rule in England was strengthened
Who succeeded William the Conqueror?
Who succeeded William the Conqueror?
- Not mentioned in the text
- Richard the Lionheart
- King Philip of France
- King Henry II (correct)
What was signed by King John of England in 1215?
What was signed by King John of England in 1215?
- The Treaty of Normandy
- The Magna Carta (correct)
- The Charter of Liberties
- The Act of Union
Who joined forces with King Philip of France to attack Normandy?
Who joined forces with King Philip of France to attack Normandy?
Who is remembered as one of England's worst rulers?
Who is remembered as one of England's worst rulers?
What is the significance of the Magna Carta?
What is the significance of the Magna Carta?
Who is recognized as the greatest warrior of his age?
Who is recognized as the greatest warrior of his age?
What was one of the methods used by King Henry VII to strengthen the power of the monarchy?
What was one of the methods used by King Henry VII to strengthen the power of the monarchy?
Who succeeded King Henry VII?
Who succeeded King Henry VII?
What did William the Conqueror establish in England?
What did William the Conqueror establish in England?
What was the duration of Norman rule in England?
What was the duration of Norman rule in England?
What was a significant feature of Elizabeth I's reign?
What was a significant feature of Elizabeth I's reign?
What was the result of William's conquest of England?
What was the result of William's conquest of England?
Who became the King of England after the death of Elizabeth I?
Who became the King of England after the death of Elizabeth I?
What was the characteristic of the Saxon system of government?
What was the characteristic of the Saxon system of government?
What was a significant event in 1641?
What was a significant event in 1641?
Which two queens are mentioned in the text?
Which two queens are mentioned in the text?
What legacy did William the Conqueror pass on to the English people?
What legacy did William the Conqueror pass on to the English people?
What was the main reason for the Civil War in 1641?
What was the main reason for the Civil War in 1641?
Who became the head of state after the Civil War?
Who became the head of state after the Civil War?
What was the period of Queen Victoria's reign over Great Britain and Ireland?
What was the period of Queen Victoria's reign over Great Britain and Ireland?
What was the result of Britain's loss of colonies in the 20th century?
What was the result of Britain's loss of colonies in the 20th century?
What happened to King Charles I in 1649?
What happened to King Charles I in 1649?
What was the period between the two World Wars characterized by?
What was the period between the two World Wars characterized by?
What was the outcome of the Civil War?
What was the outcome of the Civil War?
What happened to the monarchy in 1660?
What happened to the monarchy in 1660?
Why was the Second World War considered one of the just wars in history?
Why was the Second World War considered one of the just wars in history?
Who was invited to re-take the throne after Cromwell's death?
Who was invited to re-take the throne after Cromwell's death?
What was the outcome of Britain's involvement in the Second World War?
What was the outcome of Britain's involvement in the Second World War?
What did Britain do after 1945?
What did Britain do after 1945?
