Monarchs and Succession in England

Monarchs and Succession in England

Assessment

Interactive Video

History

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Jackson Turner

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The video explores the history of the British royal family, starting with the Norman Conquest in 1066. It covers key events and figures, including William the Conqueror, Henry I, and the civil wars that shaped the monarchy. The video also discusses the War of the Roses, the Tudor dynasty's succession rules, and the union with Scotland. It highlights the Cromwellian interregnum and the establishment of the Hanoverian line, leading to the modern royal family.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who became king after William the Conqueror's death?

Henry I

William II

Stephen

Richard I

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main reason Empress Matilda's claim to the throne was disputed?

She was not married

She had no children

She was in France when her father died

She was not of royal blood

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What significant change did Henry II introduce to the royal succession?

He abolished the monarchy

He declared war on France

He married a French princess

He crowned his son as co-king

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which document was signed during the reign of King John?

The Magna Carta

The Act of Union

The Treaty of Versailles

The Bill of Rights

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was overthrown by Isabelle of France?

Edward II

Edward III

Edward I

Richard II

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the War of the Roses primarily about?

Territorial expansion

Religious conflict

Trade disputes

Royal succession

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who established the formal rules of inheritance during the Tudor period?

Elizabeth I

Henry VII

Henry VIII

Mary I

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