Starter quiz

  • Cromwell always respected Parliament.
    • True
    • False ✓
  • Write the missing word. A republic is a country without a ...
    • 'monarch' ✓
  • Who was the most powerful person in England during the Interregnum?
    • King Charles I
    • King Charles II
    • Queen Henrietta Maria
    • Oliver Cromwell  ✓
  • Which of the following was an example of direct military government in England?
    • First and Second Civil Wars
    • 'Pride’s Purge'
    • Regicide of King Charles I
    • Rule of the Major-Generals  ✓
  • Why did Fifth Monarchists believe they could challenge the Protectorate?
    • Because it was led by Puritans
    • Because it was preventing the return of Christ  ✓
    • Because it was restricting fun social activities
    • Because its leaders had supported the regicide
  • Why were activities like theatre and horse racing banned during the Interregnum?
    • The activities could be used to make plots.  ✓
    • The activities could lead to the spread of disease.
    • The activities were too expensive.
    • The activities were too popular.
    • The activities were too sinful (not godly).  ✓
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