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The causes of the English Civil War

The starter and exit quiz of the lesson “The causes of the English Civil War”, from the unit “The English Civil War: what can pamphlets tell us about 17th century politics? ” (Year 8 History) by Oak National Academy.

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12 questions

  1. What does the word monarch refer to?
  2. True or false? England has only had a monarchy since the Norman Conquest.
  3. Which of the following words best describes a challenge to the power of a monarch by their own subjects?
  4. What is the name of the group of politicians who supported English monarchs in making laws and taxes?
  5. Write the missing word. During the Reformation, England went from being a __________ country to being a Protestant country.
  6. Which group would be represented at the top of a social pyramid of feudal society? The top of the social pyramid is represented by row 1 in the image.
  7. Who was the English monarch when the English Civil War broke out?
  8. Match the key words with their correct definitions.
  9. According to the Divine Right of Kings, a monarch was appointed by _______ and didn't have to answer to their subjects.
  10. What did Parliament ask for in the Grand Remonstrance in 1641?
  11. Identify an example of a political issue that Parliament had with Charles I.
  12. Identify an example of a religious issue Parliament had with Charles I.

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