Life in the UK Practice Test 7: The Civil War, Restoration and Glorious Revolution
24 questions. Pass mark 75%. Free, unlimited retakes, explanation on every answer.
Practice test 7 of 24 for the Life in the UK test, focused on the civil war, restoration and glorious revolution. There are 24 questions, the same number as the real test. You need 75% (18 correct) to pass. Every answer comes with a short explanation based on the official handbook.
2.What were the supporters of King Charles I during the Civil War commonly called?
3.Who was the leader of the parliamentary army, known as the New Model Army?
4.In what year was King Charles I executed?
5.After the execution of Charles I, what form of government did England become?
6.Which of the following countries was forcibly united with England during the period of the Commonwealth?
7.What title did Oliver Cromwell take when he was given control of the Commonwealth?
8.When did the Restoration of the monarchy take place?
9.Who was invited to return from exile and become king in 1660?
10.What major disaster struck London in 1665, killing thousands of people?
11.What major event in 1666 destroyed a large part of London but also helped to stop the spread of the plague?
12.Who was the famous diarist who provided a detailed account of the plague and the Great Fire?
13.The Habeas Corpus Act of 1679 was an important piece of legislation. What did it establish?
14.Who succeeded Charles II as monarch in 1685?
15.Why was there widespread concern when James II became king?
16.What event in 1688 led to the 'Glorious Revolution'?
17.Who was invited to invade England and claim the throne in 1688?
18.William of Orange was married to whom?
19.What happened to James II during the Glorious Revolution?
20.What was the significance of the term 'Glorious Revolution'?
21.What did William and Mary have to agree to before they were crowned?
22.What important document was passed in 1689, confirming the rights of Parliament and limiting the king's power?
23.Following the Glorious Revolution, the monarch could no longer raise taxes or administer justice without the agreement of which body?
24.In Scotland, what was the name given to the supporters of James II?
0 of 24 answered. The real test allows 45 minutes.