Life in the UK chapter 3 test: The Tudors and Stuarts

Question 1 of 21

Which of these was written by William Shakespeare?

Pride and PrejudiceThe Canterbury TalesOliver TwistMacbeth

Question 2 of 21

Who succeeded Henry VIII?

His daughter Mary IHis son Edward VIHis cousin James IHis daughter Elizabeth I

Question 3 of 21

In which year was the Great Fire of London?

1660168816661665

Question 4 of 21

In which year did the English Civil War begin?

1642166616601605

Question 5 of 21

What was Mary I known for?

Defeating the Spanish ArmadaUniting the crowns of England and ScotlandFounding the Church of EnglandBeing a devout Catholic who persecuted Protestants

Question 6 of 21

In the English Civil War, who were the Cavaliers?

Supporters of the kingSupporters of parliamentScottish noblesMembers of the Church of Scotland

Question 7 of 21

For how long did Elizabeth I reign?

From 1558 to 1603From 1485 to 1509From 1603 to 1625From 1509 to 1547

Question 8 of 21

What was the Gunpowder Plot of 1605?

An uprising against the Act of UnionA Spanish plan to invade by seaAn attempt to blow up the Houses of ParliamentA plan to assassinate Elizabeth I

Question 9 of 21

Which of Henry VIII's wives outlived him?

Anne BoleynJane SeymourCatherine of AragonCatherine Parr

Question 10 of 21

What happened to Mary, Queen of Scots?

She fled to England, was imprisoned, and was eventually executedShe became head of the Church of EnglandShe defeated Elizabeth I and took the English throneShe led the Spanish Armada

Question 11 of 21 · choose two

Which TWO of Henry VIII's wives were executed?

Catherine ParrAnne BoleynCatherine HowardJane Seymour

Question 12 of 21

How many wives did Henry VIII have?

SixThreeTwoFour

Question 13 of 21

During whose reign was the King James Bible produced?

James IElizabeth IHenry VIIICharles II

Question 14 of 21

In which year was the monarchy restored, with Charles II invited back to the throne?

1688166016491666

Question 15 of 21

Where was William Shakespeare born?

LondonStratford-upon-AvonCanterburyOxford

Question 16 of 21

Who became king of England when Elizabeth I died childless in 1603?

William of OrangeJames VI of Scotland, who became James I of EnglandCharles IHenry VII

Question 17 of 21

Which law formally united Wales with England in 1536?

The Act for the Government of WalesThe Statute of RhuddlanThe Bill of RightsMagna Carta

Question 18 of 21

What happened to Charles I in 1649?

He signed Magna CartaHe was executed and England became a republicHe fled to France and abdicatedHe was restored to the throne

Question 19 of 21

Why did Henry VIII break with the Church of Rome?

To join the Church of ScotlandBecause parliament ordered him toTo avoid paying taxes to SpainSo he could divorce his first wife

Question 20 of 21

In which year was the Spanish Armada defeated?

1588166616491605

Question 21 of 21

What title did Oliver Cromwell hold?

Lord ProtectorArchbishop of CanterburyKing of EnglandPrime Minister