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British History IV Trivia Quiz

This quiz covers history from Charles I to the foreshadows of Oliver Cromwell's rule.

A multiple-choice quiz by ladymacb29. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
ladymacb29

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
40,040

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
5 / 10

Plays
2575

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Question 1 of 10

1. What did Parliament want Charles to sign in order for them to give Charles money? Hint

Freedom of Religion Act

Magna Carta

Petition of Rights

Writ of Habeas Corpus

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Question 2 of 10

2. Why did Charles need money from Parliament, which forced him to sign a document? Hint

The Scottish people were trying to take over England

Charles wanted to wage a war against France

Buckingham had launched an unprofitable war with Spain

Charles was trying to get rid of all the Catholics in Ireland

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Question 3 of 10

3. 1629 - 1640: What could these years be called? Hint

Eleven Years' Tyranny

Period of Parliamentary Supremacy

Period of Government

The Republic of England

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Question 4 of 10

4. Who restored the 'rituals and trappings' to the Church of England? Hint

Thomas Cromwell

Archbishop Thillers

George Villiers

Archbishop Laud

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Question 5 of 10

5. In 1637, why was there a riot in the Cathedral of Edinburgh? Hint

Laud tried to force a new prayer book on the Scottish Kirk

The Calvinists wanted to kill the remaining Catholics in Scotland

The Catholics didn't like being discriminated against

A fugitive was hiding out in the Cathedral

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Question 6 of 10

6. What is the nickname of the second Parliament which sat in 1640? Hint

Tyrannical Parliament

Long Parliament

Short Parliament

Co-Existence with King

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Question 7 of 10

7. What did the Triennial Act of 1641 say? Hint

Parliamentary elections occurred 3 times a year

Parliament had to meet every 3 years and can't be dismissed without consent

The king could only dimiss Parliament once every third year

The king had to dismiss Parliament every 3 years, with or without their consent

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Question 8 of 10

8. What was the name of Oliver Cromwell's army? Hint

Cavaliers

New Model Army

Roundheads

The King's Army

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Question 9 of 10

9. About what percentage of the population of Ireland did Cromwell's army kill in 1651? Hint

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Question 10 of 10

10. The effect of Cromwell's killing in 1651 was that the bulk of the Irish population was forced into which province? Hint

Laoighis

Clare

Connaught

Cork

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What did Parliament want Charles to sign in order for them to give Charles money?

Answer: Petition of Rights

The Petition of Rights lifted martial law against private citizens, prevented the billeting of troops, ensured no imprisonment without just cause, Parliament became supreme, and restored habeas corpus.

2. Why did Charles need money from Parliament, which forced him to sign a document?

Answer: Buckingham had launched an unprofitable war with Spain

Charles needed to pay the army (or they'd revolt).

3. 1629 - 1640: What could these years be called?

Answer: Eleven Years' Tyranny

Charles dismissed Parliament. This time is also called 'Personal Rule'.

4. Who restored the 'rituals and trappings' to the Church of England?

Answer: Archbishop Laud

This made the Church of England more like Catholicism without being Catholic, more like it had been under Henry VIII. He also advocated strict adherence to the Elizabethan Book of Common Prayer and the 39 Articles.

5. In 1637, why was there a riot in the Cathedral of Edinburgh?

Answer: Laud tried to force a new prayer book on the Scottish Kirk

And the Scots refused as they preferred their own religion.

6. What is the nickname of the second Parliament which sat in 1640?

Answer: Long Parliament

It went until 1653 or 1660, depending on the source. This was the first time the Parliament thought that they sat by right and weren't a temporary body.

7. What did the Triennial Act of 1641 say?

Answer: Parliament had to meet every 3 years and can't be dismissed without consent

This was to prevent the King from acting without Parliament's guidance.

8. What was the name of Oliver Cromwell's army?

Answer: New Model Army

The NMA was founded on the idea of promotion by merit.

9. About what percentage of the population of Ireland did Cromwell's army kill in 1651?

Answer: 41

About 618,000 people were killed. Cromwell then turned his attention to Scotland and killed about 60,000 people (6 percent of the population).

10. The effect of Cromwell's killing in 1651 was that the bulk of the Irish population was forced into which province?

Answer: Connaught

They all fled from Cromwell's killing, causing the population of Connaught to swell.

Source: Author ladymacb29

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