Quiz on Charles I and Parliament

In what year did Charles marry a Catholic princess from France?

• 1625

• 1629

• 1635

• 1640

Why did Charles dissolve Parliament in 1629?

• Because it wouldn't give him any money

• Because he wanted to marry a Catholic princess

• Because he wanted to collect Ship Money

• Because he wanted to declare war

What unpopular tax did Charles collect in 1635?

• Ship Money

• Income Tax

• Property Tax

• Sales Tax

What was the consequence for people who refused to pay Ship Money?

• They went to prison

• They were fined

• They were exiled

• They lost their property

What changes did Charles make to the Church of England?

• He made churches more decorated

• He removed all decorations

• He banned all services

• He allowed only Catholic services

Who was punished by Archbishop Laud for criticizing him?

• Puritans

• Catholics

• Scots

• Irish

What did the Scots think of the English Prayer Book?

• It was too Catholic

• It was too Protestant

• It was too simple

• It was too complex

What happened to Charles's chief minister, Strafford?

• He was executed without a proper trial

• He was promoted

• He was exiled

• He was pardoned

Why did Parliament meet for the first time in 11 years in 1640?

• MPs would only let Charles have money if they could have more power

• Charles wanted to declare war

• Charles wanted to dissolve Parliament

• Charles wanted to marry again

What did MPs fear Charles would do with the army in 1641?

• Crush Parliament

• Invade France

• Attack Scotland

• Defend Ireland