This dynasty of English monarchs includes James I, Charles I, Charles II, and James II
Who are the Stuarts?
In 1634, Charles I used this untraditional source of revenue to circumvent Parliament's monopoly on taxation
What is Ship Money?
This was the name given to Parliamentarian soldiers in the English Civil War
Who are the Roundheads?
This was the nickname given to the First Parliament under Charles I
The Useless Parliament
This artistic style appealed to human emotions using grand, rich, and exaggerated imagery and themes.
What is Baroque?
This English, Scottish, and Irish monarch wrote a monograph on Demonology
Who is King James I?
This event was resulted in the replacement of King James II with William III and Mary II?
What is the Glorious Revolution?
This man led the New Model Army to victory and became the Lord Protector of the Commonwealth
Who is Oliver Cromwell?
This was the nickname given to Charles' fourth Parliament that lasted about 3 weeks
What was the Short Parliament?
What is the Judgement of Paris?
James II of England, Scotland, and Ireland was a member of this religion during the 1680s
What is Roman Catholicism?
This source of life-long revenue was not granted to Charles I upon his ascension to the throne in 1625
What is tonnage and poundage?
This was the first battle of the English Civil War
This period lasted between 1629 and 1640 during the reign of King Charles I during which time no parliaments were called
Segments from this baroque musical composition by Vivaldi is regularly used in television programs and modern films
What is Four Seasons?
November 5th, 1605
What is the Gunpowder Plot?
This attractive royal favorite of James I and Charles II was a major source of tension between the monarchy and Parliament
Who is the Duke if Buckingham?
This revolt in Ireland led to the crisis that brought about the English Civil War
What was the Ulster Rebellion?
This was the nickname given to the Parliament that presided of the execution of King Charles I
What is Rump Parliament?
This baroque artist's most famous work is Judith's Slaying of Holofernes
Who is Artemisia Gentileschi?
She was the wife of King Charles I
Who was Henrietta Maria of France?
This list of grievances was issued to King Charles at the beginning of Long Parliament led directly to the king's failed attempt to arrest 5 MPs
This was the approximate number of English causalities in the Civil War
What is 200,000
This constitutional document was issued during the Third Parliament of King Charles I and demanded various restrictions on royal power
What is the Petition of Right?
If it ain't Baroque...