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⚔️ The English Civil War – Year 8
History · Year 8 (KS3) — causes, key battles, Cromwell and the execution of Charles I
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What nickname was given to the supporters of King Charles I during the English Civil War?
Roundheads
Levellers
Cavaliers
Puritans
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In which year was King Charles I executed?
1660
1642
1645
1649
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Which was the first major battle of the English Civil War, fought in October 1642?
Naseby
Marston Moor
Preston
Edgehill
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Charles I angered many people by collecting Ship Money from inland counties. What was Ship Money?
A fine for not attending church
A tax to pay for the navy
A fee for trading at ports
A loan from merchants to the king
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In 1637 Charles I tried to force a new prayer book on which country, sparking a rebellion?
Scotland
Ireland
The Netherlands
Wales
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In January 1642 Charles I marched into the House of Commons with soldiers. What was he trying to do?
Close Parliament for good
Read out a declaration of war
Demand money for a new army
Arrest five MPs who opposed him
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What made Parliament's New Model Army, created in 1645, different from earlier armies?
Its officers all had to come from noble families
Most of its soldiers were volunteers from Scotland
All of its soldiers fought only on horseback
Full-time soldiers, regularly paid and trained
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Which 1644 battle near York gave Parliament and its Scottish allies control of northern England?
Adwalton Moor
Marston Moor
Edgehill
Naseby
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Why was the Battle of Naseby in 1645 a turning point in the war?
Charles was captured on the battlefield
Prince Rupert joined Parliament's side
It ended with a signed peace treaty
The king's main army was destroyed
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At his trial in January 1649, how did Charles I respond to the court?
He refused to accept its right to try him
He blamed his advisers for the war
He agreed to give up the throne
He pleaded guilty and begged for mercy
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