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5 King Charles II Questions | House of Stuart Trivia Quiz

The Restoration is my favorite period in British history. I hope you enjoy my King Charles II quiz.

A multiple-choice quiz by LindaC007. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
LindaC007

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
54,795

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
5

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
4 / 5

Plays
838

Last 3 plays: Guest 206 (1/5), DCW2 (5/5), Guest 174 (5/5).

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Question 1 of 5

1. When was King Charles crowned King of England? Hint

1664

1661

1659

1660

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Question 2 of 5

2. Which of these ladies was King Charles II romantically involved with? Hint

Barbara Villiers

Lucy Walter

Nell Gwynn

All of these

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Question 3 of 5

3. What event did NOT happen during the lifetime of King Charles II? Hint

the sinking of the 'Mary Rose'

creation of the Greenwich Royal Observatory

the Great Plague of London

the Great Fire of London

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Question 4 of 5

4. Who became ruler after his death? Hint

Cromwell

his brother James

Henrietta Maria of France

his wife, the Queen

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Question 5 of 5

5. Did King Charles II die childless?

Yes

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. When was King Charles crowned King of England?

Answer: 1661

He was crowned King of England, Scotland, and Ireland on April 23, 1661. He was restored to the throne in May 1660.

2. Which of these ladies was King Charles II romantically involved with?

Answer: All of these

His Majesty was involved with all these ladies, and by all accounts, many more.

3. What event did NOT happen during the lifetime of King Charles II?

Answer: the sinking of the 'Mary Rose'

The 'Mary Rose' sank in 1545 in the Solent while King Henry VIII watched. It was brought up in 1982 with all of Britain watching on tv. The Great Fire happened in 1666, finally stopping the Plague of 1665. On June 22, 1675, the Greenwich Royal Observatory was founded.

4. Who became ruler after his death?

Answer: his brother James

His brother, James, became the next King at his death. Henrietta Maria of France was his mother. Oliver Cromwell had died and Richard Cromwell was removed from power prior to Charles II's restoration to the throne.

5. Did King Charles II die childless?

Answer: No

He had several children, but none of them were with the Queen, so they could not inherit the throne.

Source: Author LindaC007

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