Quiz on the English Civil War

What did King Charles I believe in regarding his rule?

• The importance of public opinion

• The divine right of kings

• The power of the Parliament

• The need for fair taxation

What was one of the main reasons Parliament opposed King Charles I?

• His support for the Puritans

• His autocratic style of governance

• His marriage to a French Catholic

• His popularity among the Royalists

What was the Ship Tax?

• A tax approved by Parliament

• An unpopular tax introduced by Charles

• A tax on imported goods

• A tax for military supplies

Who were the Royalists?

• Tax collectors for the king

• Opponents of the king

• Supporters of King Charles I

• Members of Parliament

Which group opposed Charles for being too sympathetic to Catholics?

• Royalists

• Parliamentarians

• Puritans

• Farmers

What did John Hampden criticize Charles for?

• His relationship with Parliament

• His misuse of taxes

• His religious beliefs

• His military strategies

What action did Charles take in January 1642?

• He fled to France

• He arrested five members of Parliament

• He called for new elections

• He raised an army

What was the main conflict in the English Civil War?

• King vs. Queen

• Merchants vs. Farmers

• Puritans vs. Catholics

• Royalists vs. Parliamentarians

What did Parliament do in December 1641?

• Formed an alliance with the Royalists

• Supported the Ship Tax

• Listed grievances against Charles

• Declared war on the king

What is the definition of a Civil War?

• A war between different countries

• A war for religious freedom

• A war between citizens of the same country

• A war for independence