The rise of Parliament — Life in the UK Test practice questions
These practice questions cover The rise of Parliament, 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
How long did Charles I find ways to raise money without Parliament’s approval?
- ✓ 11 years — Correct answer
- 20 years
- 5 years
- 30 years
Charles I found ways to raise money without Parliament’s approval for 11 years. That was the period before he had to recall Parliament because of trouble in Scotland.
What idea did James I and Charles I both believe in?
- The Restoration
- The Glorious Revolution
- ✓ The Divine Right of Kings — Correct answer
- The Habeas Corpus Act
James I and Charles I both believed in the Divine Right of Kings. They thought the king should be able to rule without needing Parliament’s approval.
What idea did James I and Charles I both support about the king’s power?
- The need for a republic
- ✓ The Divine Right of Kings — Correct answer
- The authority of the Pope
- The right of Parliament to choose the monarch
James I and Charles I both supported the Divine Right of Kings. They believed the king was directly appointed by God and did not need Parliament’s approval.
What idea did James I and Charles I believe in, which said that the king was appointed by God to rule?
- The Glorious Revolution
- The Habeas Corpus Act
- ✓ The Divine Right of Kings — Correct answer
- The Commonwealth
James I and Charles I believed in the Divine Right of Kings. This was the idea that the king was directly appointed by God to rule. The other options are a law, an event, and a republic.