Authorized the English translation of the Bible which is still in use today by most Christian religions?
Who is King James I (James Stuart) - 1603 to 1625
100
Those that remained loyal to Charles during English Civil War (1642 to 1649)?
Who are the Royalists/Cavaliers
100
Parliament drafted this to make clear the limits of royal power?
What is the Bill of Rights - 1689
100
Bloodless overthrow of James II led by William Orange and his army called?
What is the Glorious Revolution - 1688
100
What royal couple just got married? He is also in line for the British throne after Queen Elizabeth II and his father Charles.
Who are William and Kate
200
Led the Roundheads against Charles I?
Oliver Cromwell
200
English Protestants who had strict moral beliefs and wanted greater reforms of the Church of England
Who are the Puritans
200
The document drawn up by Parliament wherein they required that Charles II sign it before they would grant him more money or funds?
What is the Petition of Rights - 1628
200
Term given for Cromwell's army that began defeating Cavaliers/Royalists which turned the tide in their favor against Charles I
What is the New Modern Army - 1645
200
The reigning monarch of the United Kingdom today
Who is Queen Elizabeth II
300
Was the FIRST monarch to be publicly tried executed ever?
Charles I - 1625 to 1647
300
Drafted the first written constitution to any modern European state under Cromwell's rule
Who is John Lambert
300
Group supported King James II
Who are the Tories
300
War in which Royalists/Cavaliers under Charles I fought against Roundheads/Puritan Supporters of Parliament
What is the English Civil War - 1642 to 1649 (Charles I)
300
Queen Elizabeth II has the power to appoint the Prime Minister of Parliament...Yes or No?
Yes, she accepts or rejects his/her appointment
400
Parliament voted for a new leader after the people tired of Cromwell's military rule.
Who was Charles II - became king 1660
400
Were Puritan supporters of Parliament that wore their hair short but over their ears?
Who were the Roundheads
400
Group opposed King James II's rule?
Who are the Whigs
400
The period of Charles II's rule known as because he "restored the monarchy"
What is the Restoration period
400
Does the Queen still hold power?
Yes and No. She is limited to non-partisan functions such as bestowing honors (knighting someone) AND her powers can ONLY be used according to law enacted/passed by Parliament. She does not have true and total power.
500
He became king upon Charles II's death, was Catholic and violated English law by appointing several Catholics to high office.
Who was James II - became king 1685
500
Members of Parliament backed these individuals to help overthrow James II for the sake of Protestantism. Who were they?
Mary & William Orange
500
Law passed by Parliament "gave every prisoner the right to be brought before a judge to specify the charges against the prisoner and that the judge would decide whether or not the prisoner should be tried or set free"
Habeas Corpus Act - 1679
500
After James II's overthrow, William and Mary vowed to recognize Parliament as their "partner" in governing England; England went from being an Absolute Monarchy to what kind of monarchy?
What is a Constitutional Monarchy
500
The United Kingdom and its territories has what kind of monarchy today?