English Civil War Practice Game

Which ruler was known for working with Parliament and ending religious persecution in England?

• James I

• Elizabeth I

• Charles I

• Oliver Cromwell

What was one of the key features of Elizabeth I's reign that made her not an absolute ruler?

• She imposed harsh laws that encouraged only hard labor and going to church.

• She avoided wars and worked with Parliament.

• She believed in the divine right theory.

• She purged anyone who challenged her.

Which ruler was known for their belief in the divine right theory and strong Catholic faith, leading to tensions with Parliament?

• Elizabeth I

• William and Mary

• James I

• Charles II

Explain how Elizabeth I's approach to governance differed from that of James I.

• Elizabeth I believed in divine right, while James I worked with Parliament.

• Elizabeth I avoided wars and worked with Parliament, while James I believed in divine right and was a strong Catholic.

• Both Elizabeth I and James I avoided wars and worked with Parliament.

• Elizabeth I was a strong Catholic, while James I ended religious persecution.

Which ruler is associated with the start of the English Civil War due to their belief in divine right and violation of the Petition of Right?

• Charles I

• Charles II

• Oliver Cromwell

• William and Mary

Analyze how the actions of Charles I led to the outbreak of the English Civil War.

• Charles I's cooperation with Parliament prevented the war.

• Charles I's belief in divine right and violation of the Petition of Right increased tensions with Parliament, leading to war.

• Charles I's strong Catholic faith was the sole reason for the war.

• Charles I's avoidance of wars led to the outbreak of the English Civil War.

Evaluate the role of the Petition of Right in the conflict between Charles I and Parliament.

• It strengthened Charles I's power by allowing him to impose taxes without consent.

• It was ignored by Charles I, leading to increased tensions and the English Civil War.

• It resolved the conflict by granting more power to Charles I.

• It had no significant impact on the conflict.

Describe how Oliver Cromwell's rule was more absolute than that of Charles I.

• Cromwell worked closely with Parliament, while Charles I did not.

• Cromwell purged anyone who challenged him, ruled as a military dictator, and had Charles I executed.

• Cromwell was a strong Catholic, while Charles I was Protestant.

• Cromwell avoided wars, while Charles I started the English Civil War.

What was the primary reason for the Restoration of Charles II to the throne?

• To establish a constitutional monarchy

• To end the military dictatorship of Oliver Cromwell

• To continue the policies of James I

• To strengthen the power of Parliament

Which ruler returned to the throne as part of the Restoration?

• James I

• Charles I

• Charles II

• Oliver Cromwell