Weapons
Battles
Armour and Cavalry
Key People
100
What were 3 common weapons used in the English civil war?
Cannon,Musket,Pike or mortar.
100
When was the Battle of Edgehill fought?
The battle of Edgehill was fought on Sunday October 23 1642.
100
What are two examples of Armour materials?
Steel,leather,cloth and plate.
100
Who was the commander of the Parliaments cavalry?
Oliver Cromwell
200
Why was the mortar more efficient than a cannon?
Because even though a cannon was more powerful, a mortar could be manoeuvred far easier than a cannon.
200
When was the battle of Marston Moor fought?
The battle of Marston Moor took place on July 2 1644.
200
What was a soldier mounted on a horse a part of.
The Cavalry.
200
Who was the head of the Royalist military?
Charles I
300
Why were Pikes easy to use on the front line of a battle?
Because they were long and could be used behind a shield and were very good against Cavalrymen.
300
When was the battle of Naseby fought?
This battle was fought on the morning of June 14th 1645
300
What was an advantage that Cavalry Soldiers had?
Cavalrymen had an advantage because they had more speed and weight over soldiers fighting on foot.
300
Who was one of Charles's main Commanders? (Hint. He was related to Charles)
Prince Rupert
400
What were the two different types of muskets?
Flintlock and Matchlock.
400
Who were the royalists commanded by during the battle of Edgehill?
Charles the 1st.
400
How long has armour been used?
Since the time of medieval Europe.
400
Who was the Commander-in-Chief of the New Model Army?
General Fairfax
500
Why were cannons useful?
Cannons were useful because of there power and range.
500
How many Royalist casualties occured during the battle of Naseby?
About 1000.
500
What was armour most effective against?
Swords and other hand to hand combat.
500
Who commanded the Parliamentarian army during the battle of Edgehill?
The Earl of Essex
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