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WorksheetsHow has the role of the monarch changed since 1066?
Total questions: 14
Worksheet time: 10mins
What is a monarch?
When did Queen Elizabeth II begin her reign?
1952
1953
1852
1951
This is Queen Elizabeth II of England. She does not have full power over the government in her country. We can call her a____________.
constitutional monarch
absolute monarch
elected monarch
"boss" monarch
How long has Queen Elizabeth II reigned?
49 years
59 years
69 years
79 years
Why did William of Normandy invade England?
He argued that he was the rightful heir to the throne, since he was Edward's cousin.
He wanted England to belong to Normandy.
He didn't like England because they were Catholics.
He didn't want England to be ruled by Vikings.
What does it mean when people "rebel"?
They complain about their leader but do nothing.
They challenge and fight their leader while making demands.
They don't wash for a week.
They support the king fully and do watever he says.
When did King John become king?
27th March 1199
27th April 1199
27th May 1199
2th June 1199
What did barons provide for the king in exchange for their lands and titles?
food
farm animals
knights to fight in the war
money
(taxes)
In 1215, the Magna Carta (great charter) was signed by King John.
Why was this a remarkable document?
It was the first time the lords and barons wrote to the king.
It was the first time the king's power had ever been challenged
It was the first time a king had ever agreed to sign a document.
It was the first time the king met the lords and barons.
Why did Henry VIII have so many wives?
He was bored of the old ones.
He wanted a son to be the heir to the throne.
He didn't like the Pope and wanted to spite him.
He wanted to start his own church.
Queen Elizabeth was a remarkable queen because...
she was the first Tudor ruler.
she became queen even though her brother was still alive.
she was the first female ruler of England.
she married 6 husbands.
What famous victory did Queen Elizabeth I rule over?
Battle of Hastings.
Spanish Amanda
Battle of Trafalgar
Spanish Amada
