Quiz on Historical Events Leading to War

What did Parliament do in December 1641?

• They listed grievances against Charles

• They supported the Royalists

• They declared war on the King

• They invited Harthacnut to England

What was Charles's reaction in January 1642?

• He arrested five key members of Parliament

• He raised taxes

• He fled London

• He made peace with the Parliamentarians

Who were the Royalists?

• The Vikings

• Those supporting Parliament

• Those supporting the King

• The monks

Who led an invading army to England in 1036?

• Prince Alfred

• King Harold

• Harthacnut

• Earl Godwin

What happened to Prince Alfred?

• He was welcomed by Earl Godwin

• He became King

• He was attacked and blinded

• He returned to Denmark

Why did Earl Godwin betray Alfred?

• To protect Alfred

• To gain more power

• To help Harthacnut

• To stop the Vikings invading

What did Harold Harefoot claim in 1037?

• He was a monk

• He was a warrior

• He was the rightful King of Denmark

• He had the rights since 1035

Who ruled for Harold Harefoot?

• Alfred

• Edward

• Emma

• Aelfgifu

What happened to Harold Harefoot in 1040?

• He was crowned King

• He fled to Norway

• He became a monk

• He died at a young age

Who arrived from Denmark to claim the throne after Harold?

• Godwin

• Alfred

• Harthacnut

• Edward