The English Civil War

What were the dates of James I's reign as the king of Scotland and England?

• 1700-1750

• 1567-1625

• 1500-1550

• 1603-1625

Who was James I's mother?

• Anne of Denmark

• Mary, Queen of Scots

• Elizabeth Stuart

• Catherine of Aragon

What was James I's stance on royal absolutism?

• He did not have a stance on royal absolutism

• He was against royal absolutism

• He was a strong advocate of royal absolutism

• He was neutral on the issue

What languages did James I study during his education?

• Spanish, German, and Italian

• Greek, French, and Latin

• Russian, Chinese, and Arabic

• English, Dutch, and Portuguese

What was the title that James I used to style himself?

• King of England

• King of Scotland

• King of Great Britain

• King of France

What does the theory of Divine Right of kings stipulate?

• The king's power is derived from the military

• The king's power is derived from the nobility

• The king's power is derived from God

• The king's power is derived from the people

James I was a...

• None of the answers is correct, he was an atheist

• Catholic

• Puritan

• Protestant

Why did James I become king?

• Elizabeth died childless, so he was her closest relative

• He was Elizabeth I's son

• England wanted a Scottish monarch

• He claimed the throne in battle

What was James I's relationship with Parliament like?

• Parliament never wanted to have anything to do with him

• He dismissed Parliament as he believed in the Divine Right of Kings

• He always summoned Parliament to take important decisions

• Parliament didn't exist when James was king

When did the Gunpowder Plot take place?

• 1805

• 1705

• 1605

• 1505