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WorksheetsKing James Coronation Quiz
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
Select the two countries that King James united when he took to the throne:
Wales
England
Scotland
Northern Ireland
When did James become King of England?
1603
1566
1589
1611
How old was he when he was crowned King James IV?
13 years old
31 years old
13 months old
9 years old
Which country was his wife Anne from?
Finland
Denmark
Dublin
Norway
What event allowed him to become king in 1603?
He was about to go to war with the Spanish
He married Anne of Denmark
The Gunpowder Plot
Elizabeth I died
What made uniting England and Scotland difficult?
They spoke different languages
The disliked each other
The capital cities were far apart
No one really trusted him
What did King James do because of all of the rebellions happening against him?
Punished Roman Catholics
Went to war with Spain
Had the Bible translated
Hid in his palace until it all calmed down
What two types of things did King James enjoy writing?
Persuasive letters
Plays
Poems
Pamphlets
James was well educated and encouraged the arts and what other discipline?
Design
Sports
Learning
Painting
As James was a King, he believed he was chosen by...
The Queen
God
His loyal subjects
Parliament
What did the government try to control that angered King James?
His spending
His leisure time
His children
His laws and rules
What word mentioned in the text is a synonym for 'over the top' and 'extravagant'?
extravagant
establish
authority
lavish
What word is used in the text to summarise King James's reign?
lavish
peaceful
struggle
tolerant
What did King James help to establish in other countries?
spending
learning
colonies
a united kingdom
Who took to the throne after King James's death in 1625?
Charles II
Henry VIII
James II
Charles I
