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Quiz about British History VI
Quiz about British History VI

British History VI Trivia Quiz


From 1646 to 1660.

A multiple-choice quiz by ladymacb29. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
ladymacb29
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
59,325
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Tough
Avg Score
6 / 10
Plays
2053
Awards
Top 35% Quiz
Last 3 plays: Guest 92 (5/10), Guest 86 (3/10), Vrijdag2012 (7/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. In 1648, who did the New Model Army crush? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. What was the name of the Colonel who 'evicted' 110 members of Parliament, thus creating the 'Rump Parliament'? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Which did the Rump Parliament NOT abolish by February 7, 1649? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. What can the years between 1649 and 1660 be called? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. In July of 1653, a group was brought in to help create the Barebones Parliament. How many were there and what were they called? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Who ruled by himself between 1653 and 1658? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. In December of 1653, the New Model Army drew up the Instrument of Government. Which is NOT associated with this? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. In what year did Oliver Cromwell die and who succeeded him? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. When was Oliver Cromwell's successor deposed? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. In 1660, what ruler returned from exile? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. In 1648, who did the New Model Army crush?

Answer: The Scots

Charles I was given to the New Model Army after this and subsequently killed.
2. What was the name of the Colonel who 'evicted' 110 members of Parliament, thus creating the 'Rump Parliament'?

Answer: Pride

160 members that remained after the eviction refused to take their seats.
3. Which did the Rump Parliament NOT abolish by February 7, 1649?

Answer: House of Commons

They thought that they were the supreme law (or should be) because they were elected, while the others were not.
4. What can the years between 1649 and 1660 be called?

Answer: Inter Regnum

The Commonwealth's years are 1649 to 1653. The total time is the Inter Regnum - between monarchs.
5. In July of 1653, a group was brought in to help create the Barebones Parliament. How many were there and what were they called?

Answer: 144 Saints

The Saints were extreme Puritans elected by the army and local church congregations. The Barebones Parliament was named after one of the MPs.
6. Who ruled by himself between 1653 and 1658?

Answer: Oliver Cromwell

He was Lord General, then Lord Protector...
7. In December of 1653, the New Model Army drew up the Instrument of Government. Which is NOT associated with this?

Answer: Cromwell was declared king

But by 1655, Oliver Cromwell dismissed Parliament again and ruled through 11 Major-Generals.
8. In what year did Oliver Cromwell die and who succeeded him?

Answer: 1658 - his son

Richard, his son, was also known as 'Tumble-Down Dick'.
9. When was Oliver Cromwell's successor deposed?

Answer: April, 1659

He was deposed by army leaders and Republican members of Parliament.
10. In 1660, what ruler returned from exile?

Answer: Charles II

One of the few good things that Oliver Cromwell had done was he let the Jews come back to England between 1654 and 1656.
Source: Author ladymacb29

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