The beginning of the English civil war — Life in the UK Test practice questions
These practice questions cover The beginning of the English civil war, part of the A long and illustrious history chapter of the official handbook, Life in the United Kingdom: A Guide for New Residents. The correct answer and a clear explanation sit under every question.
Practice questions
In what year did civil war begin between the king and Parliament?
- ✓ 1642 — Correct answer
- 1640
- 1658
- 1649
Civil war between the king and Parliament began in 1642. By then, Parliament and Charles I could no longer avoid conflict.
What happened in 1642 after Charles I tried to arrest five parliamentary leaders?
- The Act of Union was passed
- The Restoration began
- ✓ Civil war began — Correct answer
- The Glorious Revolution began
Civil war between the king and Parliament began in 1642. The Restoration and the Glorious Revolution came later, and the Act of Union was not the event here.
What happened when Charles I entered the House of Commons in 1642?
- He signed the King James Bible
- ✓ He tried to arrest five parliamentary leaders — Correct answer
- He accepted Parliament’s money request
- He was crowned king of Scotland
Charles I entered the House of Commons and tried to arrest five parliamentary leaders. They had been warned and were not there.
In which year did civil war begin between the king and Parliament?
- 1646
- ✓ 1642 — Correct answer
- 1640
- 1649
The civil war began in 1642. By then, Charles I had tried to arrest five parliamentary leaders and tensions were already very high.
Which group wanted strict and simple religious doctrine and worship?
- Cavaliers
- Jacobites
- Roundheads
- ✓ Puritans — Correct answer
Puritans supported strict and simple religious doctrine and worship. Cavaliers and Roundheads were sides in the civil war, and Jacobites were supporters of James.