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WorksheetsKing James and the Millenary Petition Quiz
Total questions: 21
Worksheet time: 11mins
Who became the ruler of England after Queen Elizabeth I died in 1603?
King Charles I
King James I of England
King Henry VIII
King Edward VI
What was the purpose of the Millenary Petition given to King James?
To request a new Bible translation
To make the Church of England more focused on the Bible
To abolish the monarchy
To increase taxes
How many signatures did the Millenary Petition have?
500
1,000
1,500
2,000
Where was the meeting held that became known as the Hampton Court Conference?
Buckingham Palace
Hampton Court Palace
Westminster Abbey
St. Paul's Cathedral
Who suggested creating a new English Bible during the Hampton Court Conference?
King James I
Dr. John Reynolds
Queen Elizabeth I
William Tyndale
What was the main reason King James wanted a new translation of the Bible?
To include political messages
To unite the church and respect the authority of the king
To simplify the language
To remove all religious references
How many Bible scholars did King James choose for the translation work?
30
40
50
60
Which languages were the scholars experts in for the Bible translation?
French, German, Spanish
Hebrew, Greek, Latin
English, Italian, Dutch
Russian, Arabic, Chinese
What was the new Bible translation called when it was finished in 1611?
The Geneva Bible
The Tyndale Bible
The King James Version
The Coverdale Bible
How long did it take to complete the new Bible translation?
Five years
Six years
Seven years
Eight years
What did the Puritans object to in the church practices?
Use of wedding rings
Use of incense
Use of candles
Use of stained glass
What did the Puritans NOT request in the Millenary Petition?
A new Bible translation
Changes in church services
Changes in church ministers
Changes in church discipline
Which Bible translations were compared to the original texts during the translation process?
The Geneva Bible, The Tyndale Bible, The Coverdale Bible
The Latin Vulgate, The Septuagint, The Wycliffe Bible
The Bishops’ Bible, The Tyndale Bible, The Coverdale Bible
The Douay-Rheims Bible, The Wycliffe Bible, The Septuagint
What was the main goal for the new Bible translation according to King James?
To be accurate and beautiful
To be simple and concise
To be politically correct
To be exclusive to the clergy
What was the percentage of clergy in England that signed the Millenary Petition?
5%
10%
15%
20%
Which language has been significantly shaped by the King James Bible?
French
Spanish
English
German
Where was the King James Bible taken by English settlers?
Australia
India
America
Africa
How long has it been since the King James Bible was first published, according to the text?
200 years
300 years
400 years
500 years
When was the New King James Version published?
1972
1982
1992
2002
What did the Catholic Church sell to forgive sins for money?
Excommunication
Printing Press
Indulgences
Corruption
Who challenged the doctrine of the Catholic Church in Wittenberg, Germany in 1517?
Martin Luther
King Henry VIII
John Calvin
John Huss
