stuarts Flashcards
(26 cards)
What period is known as the Stuart period in England?
The Stuart period refers to the reign of the Stuart dynasty from 1603 to 1714.
Who was the king at the start of the English Civil War?
King Charles I.
What were the two main factions in the English Civil War?
The Royalists (Cavaliers) and the Parliamentarians (Roundheads).
True or False: Oliver Cromwell was a leader of the Royalists.
False.
What title did Oliver Cromwell hold after the English Civil War?
Lord Protector.
Fill in the blank: The period of Oliver Cromwell’s rule is often referred to as the __________.
Commonwealth.
Who was known as the ‘Merry Monarch’?
King Charles II.
What event marked the Restoration of the monarchy in England?
The return of Charles II to the throne in 1660.
What catastrophic event occurred in London in 1666?
The Great Fire of London.
Multiple choice: What was a significant outcome of the English Civil War?
The establishment of a republic under Cromwell.
Who was executed in 1649, marking a pivotal moment in the English Civil War?
King Charles I.
True or False: The Great Fire of London started in a bakery on Pudding Lane.
True.
What was one of the main reasons for the conflict in the English Civil War?
Disputes over governance and authority between the monarchy and Parliament.
Fill in the blank: The Restoration period began after the __________ of Oliver Cromwell.
death.
What significant act did Charles II take to restore stability in England?
He restored the monarchy and sought to unify the nation.
What was the public reaction to the monarchy’s return during the Restoration?
It was largely positive, celebrating the end of Puritan rule.
Who was the famous architect responsible for rebuilding St. Paul’s Cathedral after the Great Fire?
Sir Christopher Wren.
What was one of the consequences of the Great Fire of London?
The destruction of a large part of the city and subsequent rebuilding efforts.
True or False: The English Civil War lasted for over a decade.
True.
What year did the Great Fire of London occur?
1666.
Fill in the blank: The English Civil War began in the year __________.
1642.
What was the primary religious conflict during the Stuart period?
The tension between Anglicanism and Puritanism.
Who succeeded Charles II after his death?
James II.
What major political change occurred as a result of the Glorious Revolution in 1688?
The establishment of constitutional monarchy.
