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1 trivia quiz  The English Civil War icon
The English Civil War took place in the mid 17th Century. Although commonly called the "English Civil War", it was in fact fought throughout the whole of Great Britain and Ireland.
Tough 15Q
2019 plays
Feb 25 04
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2 trivia quiz  "When Christ and His Angels Slept" icon
The first of England's Civil Wars, took place between 1139-53, when according to the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle, "Christ and His angels slept".
Average 20Q
972 plays
Aug 07 04
tripeuro
3 trivia quiz  More English Civil War Facts icon
The primary cause of the English Civil War was the determination of the King to rule the country personally, by 'Divine Right'. Although known as the English Civil War, the whole of Britain and Ireland was actually involved.
Difficult 15Q
1194 plays
Mar 16 04
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4 trivia quiz  English Revolution icon
This was a defining period of English history. The questions cover the period 1640 to 1647.
Tough 10Q
834 plays
Oct 17 03
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Some sample questions from this category:

* Although commonly known as "The English Civil War", there were in fact three separate stages known as the First Civil War, Second Civil War, and Third Civil War. Who was King during the Third Civil War?
* A close confidant of King Charles I was William Harvey. Harvey is famous for an important discovery he made. What exactly was this discovery?
* Certain senior political figures who had been directly involved in the trial and execution of Charles I, were later tried and sentenced for their involvement. By what term were these accused persons known?
* Which of these is not an artillery weapon in use during the English Civil War?
* Which of these items would an English Civil War soldier never wear?
* Charles I only became King because of the premature death of his elder brother, the Prince of Wales. If this brother had survived, by what title would he have become known?
* Being Roman Catholic and French, the wife of King Charles was not particularly popular in Britain. However, she must have had some good qualities as an American colony was named after her! Which was it?
* Lt.-Colonel William Bariffe is renowned for certain books which he wrote before and during the English Civil War. These books were invariably about what subject?
* Which of these is not a type of weapon in use during the English Civil War?
* Royalist and Parliamentary officers were identified by the wearing of coloured sashes. What were the normal colours of these sashes?
* What was the name of the Parliament recalled by Charles in November 1640?
* Parliamentary proposals within the 'Grand Remonstrance' importantly sought what from the King?
* Who became the leader of the parliamentary army in 1642?
* The first major engagement of the war occurred at Edgehill on October 23, 1642. Which side emerged victorious from this battle?
* The Earl of Manchester was one of two commanders of the army of the 'Eastern Association' Who was the other?
* Who surrendered his army in the South-West at Lostwithiel, Cornwall in September 1644?
* What was the immediate outcome of the passing of he 'Self-Denying Ordinance' and the push for a 'New Model', more professional Parliamentary army?
* Who was executed in January 1645?
* Who did Charles surrender to in May 1646?
* What title was assumed by Oliver Cromwell, during his leadership of the Country after the English Civil War?

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