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The Glorious Revolution in Scotland and Ireland

The starter and exit quiz of the lesson “The Glorious Revolution in Scotland and Ireland”, from the unit “The Glorious Revolution: how do historians' views of it differ?” (Year 8 History) by Oak National Academy.

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12 questions

  1. Which keyword describes a draft of a proposed law presented to Parliament for discussion?
  2. Complete the sentence with William's religion: In November 1688, William of Orange, ___ son-in-law to James II, landed in England and James fled for France.
  3. How did the ‘Invitation to William’ suggest to William of Orange that his takeover of England would have widespread support?
  4. Put the following events in chronological order.
  5. Complete the sentence: On 13th February 1689, the ___ Parliament offered William and Mary the throne, stating that James II had abdicated when he abandoned his people.
  6. Which of the following did the 1688 Bill of Rights establish?
  7. Who coined the term 'Glorious Revolution'?
  8. Complete the sentence: In Scotland, some people who supported James II became known as the ___ and rebelled, but were defeated by 1690.
  9. Complete the sentence: James II landed in Ireland with ___ backing with the aim of reclaiming his throne.
  10. Scotland at this time was experiencing a serious split in the Protestant religion. What were the names of the two sides?
  11. By 1689, what percentage of Ireland was Catholic?
  12. What were the consequences of the Battle of the Boyne (1690)?

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