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Quiz about British History VIII
Quiz about British History VIII

British History VIII Trivia Quiz


From 1685 to 1694.

A multiple-choice quiz by ladymacb29. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
ladymacb29
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
60,135
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Tough
Avg Score
6 / 10
Plays
1254
Last 3 plays: Guest 92 (8/10), Guest 86 (7/10), Vrijdag2012 (8/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. How many times had legislation excluding Catholics from the throne been defeated? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. What two invasions occurred shortly after James became King? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. When was the 1st Declaration of Indulgences, which was made by King James II? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. What two things happened that made some members of Parliament think about approaching William of Orange about invading? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. In 1688, William of Orange invaded England. Who was defeated?

Answer: (One Word - first name only)
Question 6 of 10
6. When some fisherman brought James II back to London, what happened? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. What reason was given as to why wasn't Mary II put on the throne by herself? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. What is the revolution that occurred in 1688 called? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. What claim was made concerning James II's child? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. If Mary died without children, who would become ruler upon William's death? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. How many times had legislation excluding Catholics from the throne been defeated?

Answer: 3

Twice, Charles II dismissed Parliament because of this.
2. What two invasions occurred shortly after James became King?

Answer: Monmouth and Argyle

Both were put down quickly. The Monmouth invasion was the last battle ever on English soil.
3. When was the 1st Declaration of Indulgences, which was made by King James II?

Answer: April 1687

This gave, among other things, freedom of worship to Catholics and non-conformists and it allowed them to hold office.
4. What two things happened that made some members of Parliament think about approaching William of Orange about invading?

Answer: The King threatened private property and had a 'Catholic' son born.

William of Orange was the grandson of Charles I and married to James II's daughter.
5. In 1688, William of Orange invaded England. Who was defeated?

Answer: James

His wife and son ran to France, but he stayed behind.
6. When some fisherman brought James II back to London, what happened?

Answer: He was basically ignored and told to go to the coast.

No one really wanted another bloody war.
7. What reason was given as to why wasn't Mary II put on the throne by herself?

Answer: She refused it.

Also, William had led troops before (which would be a good quality to have in a King if war ever came to be with France).
8. What is the revolution that occurred in 1688 called?

Answer: Glorious Revolution

It was a smooth transition of power, especially when one considers the circumstances.
9. What claim was made concerning James II's child?

Answer: He was a Catholic plant and his wife hadn't even given birth to him.

Another reason given was that the child was a Catholic plant.
10. If Mary died without children, who would become ruler upon William's death?

Answer: Anne

In 1694, Mary died of smallpox.
Source: Author ladymacb29

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