Guided Reading Quiz - Cavaliers and Roundheads

When did the Civil War start?

• 22 August 1642

• 15 March 1640

• 10 October 1645

• 5 May 1641

Where did the Civil War begin?

• Near Nottingham

• In London

• In Cornwall

• In Devon

What symbolised the start of the Civil War?

• A royal speech

• A big flag

• A cannon fire

• A parade

Why did ordinary people not get to choose sides?

• They were forced by the king

• They supported the side that reached them first

• They were paid to fight

• They were indifferent

Who fed the armies?

• The king

• Local villagers

• The Parliament

• Merchants

How did people suffer during the Civil War?

• They lost their jobs

• Their homes and possessions were destroyed

• They were imprisoned

• They were exiled

Why did Catholics support the King?

• They were promised land

• They were against Parliament

• The king had a Catholic wife

• They were forced to

Who fought for the King?

• Puritans

• Merchants

• Rich lords and country gentlemen

• Farmers

Who fought for Parliament?

• Catholics

• Puritans

• Royalists

• Country gentlemen

Describe which areas supported each side.

• North supported Parliament, South supported the King

• South supported Parliament, North supported the King

• East supported Parliament, West supported the King

• West supported Parliament, East supported the King