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WorksheetsHistory Quiz: POWER
Total questions: 98
Worksheet time: 33mins
What did Alfred introduce to provide justice for his subjects?
Danelaw
Danegeld
Laws
Education
What was the purpose of the education Alfred introduced?
To make the elite more civilized
To increase trade with the Vikings
To strengthen military tactics
To document the history of England
What mistake did Aethelred the Unready make that showed weakness to the Vikings?
He married Emma
He paid them Danegeld
He took the crown from Cnut
He changed the laws
Who did Cnut marry to show his intention to carry on Anglo-Saxon kingship?
Emma, Aethelred's wife
Aethelred's daughter
Edward the Confessor's sister
His own Viking relative
Who took the throne in 1043 as the son of Emma and Aethelred?
Alfred
Cnut
Edward the Confessor
Aethelred the Unready
What created a vacuum for potential successors to try and exploit after a certain king's death?
The death of Cnut
The death of Aethelred the Unready
The death of Edward the Confessor
The death of Alfred
What year did Edward the Confessor die, leading to the Norman Conquest?
1064
1066
1070
1080
Who was the richest and most powerful contender for the English throne at the time of Edward the Confessor's death?
William the Conqueror
Harald Hardrada
Harold Godwinson
Edward the Confessor
William the Conqueror claimed that Harold Godwinson pledged an oath to him in which year?
1062
1064
1066
1068
What was one of the ways William the Conqueror demonstrated his power after the Norman Conquest?
By creating the Magna Carta
By conducting the Harrying of the North
By signing the Treaty of Versailles
By establishing the Church of England
What significant record did William the Conqueror initiate?
The Anglo-Saxon Chronicle
The Bayeux Tapestry
The Domesday Book
The Canterbury Tales
How many Norman barons were given land by William the Conqueror, replacing the Anglo-Saxon thegns?
100
200
300
400
What was the CORONATION CHARTER of 1100 signed by Henry I supposed to provide the Barons in exchange for their loyalty?
Military support
Independence
Land grants
Royal titles
Which king tried to reassert the Crown's power by taxing barons and seizing their castles, leading to discontent among the barons?
King Henry I
King Henry II
King John (KJ)
King Richard I
During whose rule was the MAGNA CARTA created as a response to the misuse of power?
King Henry I
King Henry II
King John (KJ)
Pope Innocent III
What did the MAGNA CARTA lay the foundations for?
The establishment of new courts
The taxation system
The rights and freedoms such as trial by jury
The construction of more castles
What financial problems did Henry III face in the 1250s that led to the event described in the text?
He had personal debts that he could not repay.
His financial problems got out of control and he gave many French relatives important jobs.
The kingdom was in a state of economic recession.
There was a large deficit in the royal treasury due to military expenses.
In what year did the group of barons led by Simon De Montfort force Henry III to accept the Provisions of Oxford?
1250
1258
1265
1264
What was the requirement of the Provisions of Oxford that Henry III had to accept?
The King must abdicate the throne.
The King must consult with a council of barons chosen by the King and elected by the barons themselves.
The King must relinquish all control of the kingdom to the barons.
The King must pay reparations to the barons for past grievances.
How often would the so-called Parliament meet according to the Provisions of Oxford?
Once a year
Twice a year
Three times per year
Four times per year
What significant event happened to Simon De Montfort in 1265?
He became the King of England.
He was exiled from England.
He was killed at the Battle of Evesham.
He signed a peace treaty with Henry III.
Despite Simon De Montfort's death, what practice continued?
The practice of French relatives holding important jobs.
The practice of the King consulting with a council of barons.
The practice of summoning parliaments.
The practice of the barons leading the kingdom.
In what year did Richard II become King?
1377
1381
1386
1398
Who helped Richard II rule as a regent?
Michael de la Pole
John of Gaunt
Earl of Gloucester
Earl of Arundel
What event in 1381 led to Richard II and his ministers being besieged in the Tower?
The Peasants Revolt
A war against France
The execution of his allies
The demand for money in parliament
What was the main reason for the Peasants Revolt in 1381?
A demand for money in parliament
The promotion of 'unworthy' men
The betrayal by Richard II
The POLL TAX
What was the outcome for Michael de la Pole after Richard II refused to remove him?
He became King
He was promoted to Chancellor
He fled the country
He was executed
What actions did Henry Bolingbroke (HB) take after being exiled by Richard II (R2)?
He stayed in exile and did not return.
He made a bad call by waging war against the Irish.
He returned and defeated R2, proving his rightful claim to the throne.
He sought help from the House of Lancaster to reclaim the throne.
Who was crowned Henry IV in 1399?
Edward III
Richard II
Henry Bolingbroke
Henry VI
Why was Henry VI unpopular?
He was too young to rule effectively.
He was defeated by the French at Agincourt.
He was popular because of his strong government and economic policies.
He was unpopular because of poor government and economic problems.
What significant event did Henry V accomplish?
He was crowned at the age of 9.
He defeated the French at Agincourt in 1415.
He exiled Henry Bolingbroke.
He improved the government and economic conditions.
Which two houses clashed and were the most important nobles during the reign of Henry VI?
House of Lancaster and House of Windsor
House of York and House of Tudor
House of Lancaster and House of York
House of Stuart and House of Lancaster
Who became more powerful after Somerset was killed?
Edward IV
Henry VI
Richard III
Henry Tudor
Who is killed at the Battle of Towton in 1461?
Somerset
Edward IV
York
Henry VI
Who succeeded Edward after his death in 1483?
His 13 yo son, Edward V
Richard III
Henry VI
Henry Tudor
What was the belief about Richard III (R3) that led to a rally around Henry Tudor?
He was a weak king
He acted illegally
He was too young to rule
He was not of royal blood
How can the Wars of the Roses be seen according to the text?
A struggle between different religious factions
A conflict caused by foreign invasions
The Kings failed to control greedy nobles
A civil war over the rightful heir to the throne
What did Henry VII use to limit the power of the nobles?
Military force
Economic sanctions
The Star Chamber
Religious influence
What was the purpose of using patronage by Henry VII?
To punish the nobles
To encourage attendance at Court
To increase taxes
To start a war
How did the loyalty of nobles change as a result of Henry VII's actions?
It decreased significantly
It remained the same
It could be won with a bit of skillful diplomacy
It was completely lost
Why did Henry VIII (H8) summon the Court nobles according to the text?
To seek advice on foreign policy
To gain their support for wars and raising taxes
To entertain them with lavish parties
To discuss trade agreements with other countries
What was one of the reasons Henry VIII brought lesser nobles into the Court?
Because they were related to him
Because they were wealthy landowners
Because they were talented
Because they were foreign dignitaries
What significant act did Henry VIII pass to allow for his divorce from Catherine of Aragon?
The Act of Union
The Act of Supremacy
The Act of Settlement
The Act of Succession
What was the Reformation's impact on Henry VIII's power?
It weakened his power due to uprisings
It had no significant impact on his power
It strengthened his power by introducing Anglicanism
It led to his abdication from the throne
Which event showed that Henry VIII could count on the nobles' support?
The signing of the Magna Carta
The Pilgrimage of Grace
The Battle of Bosworth Field
The establishment of the Star Chamber
What was Elizabeth I's religion, which put her in great danger at the start of her reign?
Catholic
Protestant
Jewish
Muslim
What did Elizabeth I promise to the nobles and MPs?
To abolish divine right
To marry and produce an heir
To listen to them and have the final say
To convert to Catholicism
What was one of the consequences for Catholics during Elizabeth I's reign?
They were given more rights
They were exempt from taxes
They had to pay recusancy fines
They were encouraged to practice their faith openly
Which of the following was a plot to overthrow Elizabeth I from abroad?
The Gunpowder Plot
The Spanish Armada
The French Invasion
The Dutch Revolt
Who were two important nobles during Elizabeth I's reign?
Henry VIII and Thomas More
William Cecil and Robert Dudley
Francis Drake and Walter Raleigh
Thomas Cromwell and Richard Rich
What happened to the Earl of Essex in 1601?
He was knighted
He was exiled
He was executed
He became the king
How often did Parliament meet during Elizabeth I's 44-year reign?
44 times
18 times
28 times
58 times
Who did Charles I upset during his reign?
The French and the Catholics
The Scots, the Spanish, and committed Protestants
The Americans and the Anglicans
The Germans and the Puritans
What was the result of Charles I dissolving Parliament in 1629?
The start of the English Civil War
The beginning of the 'Personal Rule' period
The end of Charles I's reign
The establishment of a new parliament
What did the Petition of Right assert regarding Charles I's power to tax?
That Charles I could tax without Parliament's approval
That Charles I needed Parliament's approval to tax
That Charles I could not tax the nobles
That Charles I should abolish all taxes
How did Charles I manage to double his income during the 'Personal Rule'?
By increasing trade tariffs
By borrowing money from France
By implementing the Ship Tax and knighthood fines
By confiscating church properties
What did William Laud attempt to reintroduce to Churches?
Lutheran practices
Catholic-esque practices
Calvinist doctrines
Anglican reforms
What did the Triennial Act demand?
The King's advisers had to be approved by Parliament
MPs had to consent to Parliament being dissolved
The King could arrest rebel MPs without consent
The King had unlimited power over the church
What was the consequence of C1 trying to force the Scots to accept religious changes?
The Scots easily accepted the changes
C1 gained more power and support
C1 had to recall Parliament
The Triennial Act was repealed
What led to the arrest of rebel MPs in August 1642?
The signing of the Triennial Act
The execution of the King's advisers
C1 ordering the arrest
The Scots accepting religious changes
Which army won important battles in 1645?
The King's Royal Army
The Roundheads
The New Model Army
The Levellers
What was the outcome for C1 after the battles in 1645?
He was executed immediately
He won the war and regained control
He was imprisoned in 1646
He successfully negotiated with the rebels
Why was it difficult to reach an agreement with C1?
The rebels had too many demands
C1 accepted all the proposals
The King's advisers were too powerful
Different groups wanted different things and C1 refused them all
How did the power change as a result of the Civil War?
The King's power increased significantly
The King's power was unchanged
The King's power was reduced
The King's power was completely eliminated
What event followed after the execution of the individual in Jan 1649?
The establishment of a new monarchy
The beginning of the Interregnum
The restoration of the previous government
The signing of a peace treaty
Why was the individual executed in Jan 1649?
Because Cromwell believed he could not be trusted and his defeats proved that God no longer approved of his reign
Because he escaped from prison
Because he was found guilty of treason by a new government
Because he lost a major battle
What changes occurred in the government as a result of the execution?
The monarchy was strengthened and the House of Lords gained more power
A Rump Parliament was established, and the monarchy and House of Lords were abolished
The monarchy and House of Lords remained unchanged, but censorship was lifted
A new king was appointed and the House of Lords was expanded
What did Cromwell do when MPs opposed his form of worship?
He formed a new government
He dismissed the RUMP
He resigned from his position
He created a new religion
What was the 'Barebones' Parliament?
A group of religious leaders
A council of military generals
A gathering of 400 MPs including members of the army
A meeting of foreign diplomats
What happened in 1657 under pressure from major-generals?
OC took the Crown
OC proposed the abolition of major-generals
OC resigned from his position
OC declared war on the MPs
What did not happen even though it was proposed in the Humble Petition and Advice?
The dismissal of the RUMP
The formation of the 'Barebones' Parliament
The abolition of major-generals
OC taking the Crown
What happened a year after OC was asked to take the Crown?
OC took the Crown
OC dismissed the RUMP again
OC died
The major-generals were abolished
What did the Indemnity Act 1661 accomplish?
It imposed new taxes on the population.
It pardoned many of Charles II's critics.
It abolished the Ship Tax.
It confirmed the supremacy of the Anglican Church.
What tax was agreed upon that was based on the number of fireplaces?
Income tax
Hearth tax
Window tax
Property tax
Which code confirmed that the Anglican Church would reign supreme?
The Magna Carta
The Clarendon Code
The Bill of Rights
The Act of Settlement
How often did Charles II call Parliament between 1661-1679?
Every two years
Every five years
Every year
Only once at the beginning and end of his reign
Who succeeded Charles II?
William III
James I
James II
Edward VII
Why did several Protestant nobles and bishops invite William and Mary to invade England in 1688?
Because they wanted to restore Catholicism
Because they were offered land and titles
Because there was a risk that the succession would be Catholic
Because they were promised economic reforms
What was one of the changes in power as a result of William and Mary's agreement to a new constitution?
Catholics were encouraged to take the throne
A Bill of Rights was passed limiting the powers of the monarch
Parliament was dissolved
Scotland became less independent
What act was passed for Protestants after William and Mary agreed to a new constitution?
Act of Union
Toleration Act
Act of Settlement
Habeas Corpus Act
What year was the Great Reform Act passed?
1820
1830
1832
1840
What were places like Old Sarum with no voters but two MPs known as?
Secret boroughs
Rotten boroughs
Ghost boroughs
Empty boroughs
Which of the following was NOT a result of the Great Reform Act?
143 seats were taken from rotten boroughs and given to towns
People paying £10/year rates could vote
The percentage of male voters rose from 11-18%
The secret ballot was introduced
What event famously occurred before 1832 where 11 people were killed, leading to a radical campaign for middle class people to vote?
The Battle of Waterloo
The Peterloo Massacre
The Glorious Revolution
The March on London
Who became Prime Minister in 1830 and was in favor of reform?
Earl Grey
Duke of Wellington
Robert Peel
William IV
What years did working men get the vote according to the document?
1867 & 1880
1867 & 1884
1876 & 1884
1865 & 1887
Who were the main promoters of reform that pushed the government to pass the 1867 Act?
The Chartists and John Bright
The Suffragists and John Bright
The Chartists and Radical MPs
The Suffragists and Radical MPs
What percentage of men had the vote by 1884?
It doubled to 40%
It rose to nearly 40%
It rose to nearly 80%
It doubled to 80%
What changes did the Chartists push for?
Universal suffrage, secret vote, and annual parliaments
Universal suffrage, public vote, and biennial parliaments
Limited suffrage, secret vote, and annual parliaments
Limited suffrage, public vote, and biennial parliaments
What was the NUWSS formed to protest for in 1897?
Women's right to work
Women's right to vote
Women's right to education
Women's right to property
What nickname was given to the members of the WSPU?
Suffragists
Suffragettes
Protesters
Activists
What significant event involving Emily Wilding Davison occurred in 1913?
She became the leader of the WSPU
She was elected to Parliament
She killed herself during a protest
She was the first woman to vote
What happened to the women's suffrage movement when WWI broke out?
The movement gained more support
The movement ended completely
The campaign stopped and women took on jobs vacated by men
The movement shifted focus to pacifism
What did the government pass in January 1918?
The Equal Rights Act
The Women's Suffrage Act
The Representation of the People Act
The Women's Employment Act
In what year did women over the age of 30 gain the right to vote, which was later changed to the same age as men in 1928?
1918
1920
1928
1930
What was introduced in WW1 when volunteers dried up?
Conscription
Censorship
Propaganda
Rationing
Which newspaper was shut down in WW1 for being unpatriotic?
The Tribune
The Daily Worker
The Times
The Guardian
What was the Daily Worker subjected to in WW2?
It was promoted
It was shut down
It was muzzled
It was nationalized
