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The Tudors and Stuarts 3

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In 1666, during Charles II's reign, what destroyed much of London?

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In 1649, England was declared a republic. What was it called?

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The Royal Society was formed to promote what?

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In 1688, Protestant leaders in England asked William of Orange to invade England and proclaim himself king.

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Which TWO of the following are famous plays by William Shakespeare?

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Some people, particularly in Scotland, continued to support James II after his exile. What were these supporters called?

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Which king famously hid in an oak tree after escaping from the Battle of Worcester?

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Who won the English Civil War in 1646?

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Who succeeded Charles II as monarch when he died in 1685?

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Who defeated James II at the Battle of the Boyne in 1690?

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Which scientist, born in 1643, discovered that white light is made up of the colours of the rainbow?

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Who succeeded Oliver Cromwell following his death in 1658?

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Sir Francis Drake’s ship was called the Golden Hind.

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Charles II was crowned King of England, Wales, Scotland and Ireland in the Restoration.

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Why is William III's accession to the throne known as the Glorious Revolution?

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What religion was Elizabeth I?

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Mary Stuart, the queen of Scotland, was often known by which other name?

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Who redesigned St Paul’s Cathedral after it was destroyed by fire in 1666?

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What were supporters of Parliament known as during the English Civil War?

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During the reign of Henry VII what happened to the power of the nobles in England?

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In the 17th century, Oliver Cromwell violently suppressed rebellion in Ireland and established the authority of the English Parliament.

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Which king is known for his translation of the Bible, which is still used in Protestant churches today?

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Who was Henry VIII's first wife?

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Shakespeare wrote the line 'The darling buds of May'.

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