The Restoration Period practice questions and answers

8 questions from the "The Restoration Period" lesson of the free Empire and Transformation chapter, each with the correct answer and an explanation. These are study questions written for this site and app, not official exam questions. The real test has 24 questions, 45 minutes and a pass mark of 18 (75%).

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  1. Question 1: What title did James, the brother of Charles II, hold in Scotland?

    • King James VII
    • King James II
    • King James I
    • King James III
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    Correct answer: King James VII

    James, the brother of Charles II, was known as King James II in England, Wales, and Ireland, and as King James VII in Scotland.

  2. Question 2: Why were concerns raised when James, the brother of Charles II, came to power?

    • He was a Roman Catholic and people were concerned he might want to increase the power of Catholics.
    • He wanted to make Protestantism the state religion.
    • He was involved in foreign wars.
    • He was perceived as being too friendly with France.
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    Correct answer: He was a Roman Catholic and people were concerned he might want to increase the power of Catholics.

    James was a Roman Catholic and there were concerns that he might want to increase the power of Catholics in a predominantly Protestant country.

  3. Question 3: In what year did the Glorious Revolution take place?

    • 1688
    • 1689
    • 1685
    • 1690
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    Correct answer: 1688

    The Glorious Revolution took place in 1688 when William of Orange was invited to become King of England, replacing the Catholic King James II.

  4. Question 4: Who invited William of Orange to become King of England?

    • Prominent Protestants
    • The Catholic Church
    • The French Monarchy
    • The Irish Lords
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    Correct answer: Prominent Protestants

    In 1688, some prominent Protestants invited William of Orange, the Protestant Stadtholder of the Netherlands, to become King of England and overthrow the Catholic King James II.

  5. Question 5: Which of the following statements is correct?

    • The Glorious Revolution supported the authority of Parliament.
    • The Glorious Revolution weakened the authority of Parliament.
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    Correct answer: The Glorious Revolution supported the authority of Parliament.

    The Glorious Revolution took place without bloodshed and was known for supporting the authority of Parliament against the monarchy.

  6. Question 6: The Glorious Revolution was named so because it involved many bloody battles. True or False?

    • False
    • True
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    Correct answer: False

    The Glorious Revolution was named so because it was accomplished without any bloodshed and supported the authority of Parliament.

  7. Question 7: Who was William of Orange married to?

    • Mary, daughter of King James II.
    • Anne, daughter of King James II.
    • Elizabeth, sister of King James II.
    • Catherine, niece of King James II.
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    Correct answer: Mary, daughter of King James II.

    William of Orange was married to Mary, who was the daughter of King James II. They jointly ruled after the Glorious Revolution.

  8. Question 8: What happened to the Roman Catholic Church in Ireland after King James II was defeated?

    • It faced many restrictions and Irish Catholics were banned from the government.
    • It became the state religion.
    • It merged with the Church of England.
    • Nothing changed.
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    Correct answer: It faced many restrictions and Irish Catholics were banned from the government.

    After King James II was defeated, the Roman Catholic Church in Ireland faced many restrictions, and Irish Catholics were prohibited from holding government positions.

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