World History (Unit 6 Quiz)

Who was the military dictator of England during the mid-17th century?

• Robert Walpole

• George Washington

• Charles I

• Oliver Cromwell

What event is celebrated on Bastille Day?

• The coronation of Napoleon

• The signing of the Magna Carta

• French Independence Day

• The end of World War II

What were the supporters of Charles I called during the English Civil War?

• Roundheads

• Parliamentarians

• Cavaliers

• Puritans

Who was the first British prime minister?

• Oliver Cromwell

• Robert Walpole

• George III

• William Pitt

Who was the commander of the colonial army during the American Revolution?

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

• Benjamin Franklin

• John Adams

What was the first American constitution called?

• The Constitution of the United States

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Bill of Rights

• The Articles of Confederation

What term describes a sudden seizure of government power?

• Revolution

• Coup d'état

• Referendum

• Impeachment

What were the French laws organized by Napoleon called?

• The Rights of Man

• The Magna Carta

• The Code Napoleon

• The French Constitution

Which of these is NOT a part of the English Parliament?

• House of Commons

• House of Lords

• Senate

• Monarch (as ceremonial head)

The Prime Minister is the head of the (a)   Parliament.