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Lesson 3: Rise of Parliament in England — Practice Questions

  1. 1. What new system of government was established in England as a direct result of the Glorious Revolution and the English Bill of Rights?

    • A. An absolute monarchy
    • B. A constitutional monarchy
    • C. A military dictatorship
    • D. A republic led by citizens
  2. 2. The principles of limited government found in the English Bill of Rights later served as an inspiration for which group?

    • A. Leaders in the American colonies
    • B. Ancient Roman senators
    • C. Conquerors during the early Middle Ages
    • D. The rulers of the French absolute monarchy
  3. 3. What was the immediate legislative outcome of the Glorious Revolution, where William and Mary took the throne?

    • A. The execution of the previous king for treason.
    • B. The passage of the English Bill of Rights.
    • C. The beginning of a long and destructive civil war.
    • D. The temporary dissolution of the monarchy.
  4. 4. The English Bill of Rights was a major step in shifting England's government away from which type of rule?

    • A. An absolute monarch
    • B. A democratic republic
    • C. A parliamentary council
    • D. An elected president
  5. 5. According to the English Bill of Rights of 1689, what was one power the monarch could no longer exercise alone?

    • A. Appoint advisors
    • B. Declare war on other nations
    • C. Raise taxes without Parliament's consent
    • D. Live in the royal palace
  6. 6. The belief in the 'divine right of kings,' held by James I and Charles I, was the idea that a monarch's authority came directly from what source?

    • A. The people of England
    • B. God
    • C. A vote in Parliament
    • D. The previous monarch's will
  7. 7. Which action by King Charles I best demonstrated his belief that he could govern without the consent of Parliament?

    • A. He led England's army personally in battles against Scotland.
    • B. He dissolved Parliament and ruled alone for over a decade.
    • C. He signed the Magna Carta to appease the nobles.
    • D. He appointed his son as his immediate successor.
  8. 8. Which pair of rulers belonged to the Stuart family and clashed with Parliament over the idea of absolute power?

    • A. Henry VIII and Queen Elizabeth I
    • B. Oliver Cromwell and William of Orange
    • C. James I and Charles I
    • D. Queen Mary and King James II
  9. 9. How did the Stuart kings' view of government differ most from the Tudor monarchs like Queen Elizabeth I?

    • A. The Stuarts refused to engage in foreign wars.
    • B. The Tudors had a better relationship with Scotland.
    • C. The Stuarts believed they did not need Parliament's consent to rule.
    • D. The Tudor monarchs wanted to dissolve Parliament entirely.
  10. 10. What was a primary source of conflict between King James I and the English Parliament?

    • A. His decision to build new palaces throughout England.
    • B. His attempts to raise taxes without getting Parliament's approval.
    • C. His marriage to a foreign princess without their consent.
    • D. His plan to give Scotland representation in Parliament.