Quiz on the English Civil War

What is the popular name for the conflict discussed in the text?

• The War of the Roses

• The English Civil War

• The Hundred Years' War

• The War of the Spanish Succession

What was the Protestant minority's concern regarding their land and wealth?

• They feared losing it to the monarchy

• They feared armed revenge

• They feared economic collapse

• They feared political reform

How many sermons a day did the Scottish Army have before battle?

• One

• Two

• Three

• Four

What rumor spread among Scots regarding the Scottish throne?

• It would be abolished

• It would be moved to England

• It would be shared with Ireland

• It would be given to a foreign prince

Why did the Scots occupy Northumberland and Durham in October 1640?

• To control the coal supply

• To expand their territory

• To find new allies

• To escape famine

What was the main reason Charles eventually called a parliament in London?

• To raise taxes

• The Scottish rebellion

• To expand his army

• To negotiate with France

Where did the war that started in Scotland and Ireland spread to?

• France

• England

• Spain

• Germany

What did the political atmosphere lead to in terms of plots?

• Trade plots

• Catholic plots

• Economic plots

• Military plots

What did both sides conclude about Charles?

• His word could not be trusted

• He was a great leader

• He was a loyal ally

• He was a weak king

What did the victories of 1645 put in danger?

• The alliance

• The king's power

• The French support

• The Irish influence