History Revision
Section 1 :Multiple choice test
Questions and answers:
● James VI of Scotland became king of England in 1603. Which monarch did he succeed?
Elizabeth I
● What was the name given to the Catholic Priests sent to England who were often hidden in the homes of
English Catholics?
Jesuits
● What name was given to the hiding places these secret catholics would use?
Priest Holes
● Which of the following are NOT names of Gunpowder plotters? (Select two)
John Winter and Christopher Percy
● Who was sent a letter on 26th October 1605 warning him to stay away from parliament as it was to
receive a terrible blow?
Lord Mounteagle
● Who was the organiser of the gunpowder plot?
Robert Catesby
● What was the name given to English Catholics who chose to pay a heavy fine rather than attend church
of England services?
Recusants
● It is suggested that the Gunpowder plotters might have been framed- Who might have done this?
Robert Ceiciel
● For what reason is it suggested that this person may have wanted to fram the Gunpowder plotters?
To use it as an excuse to crackdown on Catholic Recusants
● In what year did Charles I become king?
1625
● Charles I married a young princess called Henrietta Maria, What nationality was she?
French
● What Religion was Henrietta Maria?
Catholic
● Select the names of two Charles I’s favourites
The Earl of Strafford and The duke of Buckingham
● Who were the Puritans?
Extreme Protestants who believed in a simple religion and lifestyle
● What was the name of the unpopular tax, usually only paid by coastal countries and only during times of
war, that Charles demanded from all counties during peacetime in 1635 and 1636?
Ship Money
● What did Charles try to make the Scottish use in 1637 leading to war between the two armies?
The English Prayer book
Section 1 :Multiple choice test
Questions and answers:
● James VI of Scotland became king of England in 1603. Which monarch did he succeed?
Elizabeth I
● What was the name given to the Catholic Priests sent to England who were often hidden in the homes of
English Catholics?
Jesuits
● What name was given to the hiding places these secret catholics would use?
Priest Holes
● Which of the following are NOT names of Gunpowder plotters? (Select two)
John Winter and Christopher Percy
● Who was sent a letter on 26th October 1605 warning him to stay away from parliament as it was to
receive a terrible blow?
Lord Mounteagle
● Who was the organiser of the gunpowder plot?
Robert Catesby
● What was the name given to English Catholics who chose to pay a heavy fine rather than attend church
of England services?
Recusants
● It is suggested that the Gunpowder plotters might have been framed- Who might have done this?
Robert Ceiciel
● For what reason is it suggested that this person may have wanted to fram the Gunpowder plotters?
To use it as an excuse to crackdown on Catholic Recusants
● In what year did Charles I become king?
1625
● Charles I married a young princess called Henrietta Maria, What nationality was she?
French
● What Religion was Henrietta Maria?
Catholic
● Select the names of two Charles I’s favourites
The Earl of Strafford and The duke of Buckingham
● Who were the Puritans?
Extreme Protestants who believed in a simple religion and lifestyle
● What was the name of the unpopular tax, usually only paid by coastal countries and only during times of
war, that Charles demanded from all counties during peacetime in 1635 and 1636?
Ship Money
● What did Charles try to make the Scottish use in 1637 leading to war between the two armies?
The English Prayer book
