English Civil War Quiz

Attempt the following questions in silence. Try to answer all questions.

Section A:

1. Give three CAUSES of the English Civil War.

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2. Who was the English Civil War between?

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3. Give one reason to explain why Parliament won the English Civil War.
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4. What was the verdict given at the trial of Charles I?

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5. Give an example of one thing that was banned by Oliver Cromwell.

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Section B:

1. What do you think was the most important cause of the English Civil War? Give a reason for
your answer.
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2. Explain how you would evaluate the USEFULNESS/RELIABILITY of a source.

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3. From the statements below identify which show Cromwell as a hero and which show Cromwell
as villain. (Tick those that show hero, use a cross for those that show villain.)

Cromwell killed people in Ireland when

they would not do what he said.
Cromwell made the country
safer. He improved the army
and was both feared and
respected by other countries.

Cromwell allowed Jews to

come back into Britain and
worship how they wanted.