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British History VIII Trivia Quiz

From 1685 to 1694.

A multiple-choice quiz by ladymacb29. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
ladymacb29

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
60,135

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
1265

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. How many times had legislation excluding Catholics from the throne been defeated? Hint

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Question 2 of 10

2. What two invasions occurred shortly after James became King? Hint

Monmouth and Argyle

Argyle and Belfast

Monmouth and Dover

Belfast and Dover

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Question 3 of 10

3. When was the 1st Declaration of Indulgences, which was made by King James II? Hint

May 1666

December 1692

October 1670

April 1687

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Question 4 of 10

4. What two things happened that made some members of Parliament think about approaching William of Orange about invading? Hint

The King made all Anglicans convert to Catholicism and heavily taxed the people.

The King threatened private property and had a 'Catholic' son born.

The King heavily taxed the people and refused to listen to Parliament.

The King killed innocent Irish peasants and tried to take over France.

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Question 5 of 10

5. In 1688, William of Orange invaded England. Who was defeated?

Answer: (One Word - first name only)

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Question 6 of 10

6. When some fisherman brought James II back to London, what happened? Hint

William died before he got there.

He was hanged.

He was basically ignored and told to go to the coast.

He took back the city with forces he gathered on the way.

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Question 7 of 10

7. What reason was given as to why wasn't Mary II put on the throne by herself? Hint

She was Catholic.

She refused it.

She was an invalid.

She was dead.

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Question 8 of 10

8. What is the revolution that occurred in 1688 called? Hint

Glorious Revolution

Simple Revolution

Bloody Revolution

Civil War of 1688

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Question 9 of 10

9. What claim was made concerning James II's child? Hint

The child was really illegitimate.

The child was a Jewish plant.

The son was actually a daughter.

He was a Catholic plant and his wife hadn't even given birth to him.

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Question 10 of 10

10. If Mary died without children, who would become ruler upon William's death? Hint

Bonnie Prince Charlie

James II

Anne

George I

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. How many times had legislation excluding Catholics from the throne been defeated?

Answer: 3

Twice, Charles II dismissed Parliament because of this.

2. What two invasions occurred shortly after James became King?

Answer: Monmouth and Argyle

Both were put down quickly. The Monmouth invasion was the last battle ever on English soil.

3. When was the 1st Declaration of Indulgences, which was made by King James II?

Answer: April 1687

This gave, among other things, freedom of worship to Catholics and non-conformists and it allowed them to hold office.

4. What two things happened that made some members of Parliament think about approaching William of Orange about invading?

Answer: The King threatened private property and had a 'Catholic' son born.

William of Orange was the grandson of Charles I and married to James II's daughter.

5. In 1688, William of Orange invaded England. Who was defeated?

Answer: James

His wife and son ran to France, but he stayed behind.

6. When some fisherman brought James II back to London, what happened?

Answer: He was basically ignored and told to go to the coast.

No one really wanted another bloody war.

7. What reason was given as to why wasn't Mary II put on the throne by herself?

Answer: She refused it.

Also, William had led troops before (which would be a good quality to have in a King if war ever came to be with France).

8. What is the revolution that occurred in 1688 called?

Answer: Glorious Revolution

It was a smooth transition of power, especially when one considers the circumstances.

9. What claim was made concerning James II's child?

Answer: He was a Catholic plant and his wife hadn't even given birth to him.

Another reason given was that the child was a Catholic plant.

10. If Mary died without children, who would become ruler upon William's death?

Answer: Anne

In 1694, Mary died of smallpox.

Source: Author ladymacb29

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