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WorksheetsRussian and British Monarchs
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 12mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
William and Mary ruled England with this type of government...
a)
absolute monarchy
b)
dictatorship
c)
republic
d)
limited monarchy
2.
Charles I was beheaded during this countries' Civil War.
a)
France
b)
Spain
c)
England
d)
Russia
3.
Peter the Great is from...
a)
Austria
b)
Spain
c)
England
d)
Russia
4.
The Peace of Westphalia___________.
a)
Ended religious wars in Europe
b)
Ended all wars in Europe
c)
Gave Colonies to France
d)
Gave colonies to Prussia
5.
Peter the Great’s main reason for visiting the West was to_________
a)
Gain a warm water port
b)
Gain allies for Russia
c)
Learn about Western customs and technology
d)
Showcase Russia's technological advancement
6.
What was the significance of the English Bill of Rights?
a)
It established the group of government officials known as the cabinet
b)
It allowed for the bloodless overthrow of King James II
c)
It made clear the limits of royal power
d)
It restored power to the monarch
7.
The site for St. Petersburg was chosen because it was near
a)
Moscow
b)
Peter's favorite place
c)
Major Roadways to Europe
d)
Water Routes to Europe
8.
Name given to the time period when William and Mary became the constitutional monarchs of England.
a)
English Civil War
b)
Enlightnment
c)
Restoration
d)
Glorious Revolution
9.
King who constantly argued with the English Parliament. He would lose the English Civil War and his head. He was put on trial for treason and executed publicly on January 30, 1649. He became the first reigning monarch to face a public trial and execution was
a)
Henry VIII
b)
Charles I
c)
Charles II
d)
James I
10.
Leader of the Roundheads, he led them against Charles I in the English Civil War
a)
Charles II
b)
Oliver Cromwell
c)
Oliver Toliver
d)
William of Orange
11.
REVIEW QUESTION: What was Peter the Great the first Russian ruler to make an effort to do?
a)
westernize Russia
b)
reduce the power of the nobles
c)
add territory to the Russian state
d)
organize and utilize a secret police force
12.
When Elizabeth I died, this man became King of England
a)
James I
b)
William of Orange
c)
James II
d)
Charles II
13.
In order to be crowned King and Queen, William and Mary had to
a)
sign the execution warrant of James II
b)
reinstated the Edict of Nantes
c)
end the Anglican Church and make England Catholic again
d)
sign a Bill of Rights to protect the rights of the English people
14.
This ended the 30 years war and set up smaller independent states in the previous borders of the Holy Roman Empire.
a)
Peace of Augsburg
b)
Treaty of Paris
c)
Treaty of Versailles
d)
Peace of Westphalia
15.
This conflict that involved England was caused by tensions between the King and parliament.
a)
The 30 years war
b)
The Seven years war
c)
The English Civil War
d)
The War of Spanish Succession
16.
Who became leader of England directly after the English Civil War?
a)
William and Mary
b)
Oliver Cromwell
c)
Charles II
d)
James I
17.
What did William and Mary sign?
a)
The Magna Carta
b)
The English Bill of Rights
c)
Petition of Rights
d)
Parliament letter
18.
Two sides fighting in the English Civil War were the
a)
Brits vs Scots
b)
Broncos vs Stallions
c)
Squarepants vs Colts
d)
Cavaliers vs Roundheads
19.
Which city was called the "Window on the West?"
a)
Odessa
b)
Kiev
c)
St. Petersburg
d)
Moscow
20.
What did Catherine do when she moved to Russia?
a)
learned the language and converted to Russian religion
b)
cried everyday
c)
begged to be moved back home
d)
started a war with Germany
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