Question 1

The Glorious Revolution is the name given to a series of events that took place in the late 17th century in...................

Accepted Answer

The Glorious Revolution refers to the events of 1688-1689 in England, which led to the overthrow of King James II and the establishment of William III and Mary II as co-monarchs.

Question 2

Through the Restoration, ………………became the king of England.

Accepted Answer

Charles II became the king of England during the Restoration, which marked the return of the monarchy after the period of Oliver Cromwell's Commonwealth.

Question 3

………………., an avowed Catholic and believer of the Devine Right, like previous Stuart kings, came into throne in 1685.

Accepted Answer

James II of England, who reigned from 1685 to 1688, was an avowed Catholic and believed in the Divine Right of Kings, similar to his Stuart predecessors.

Question 4

In………………., a revolution without bloodshed took place against James II's activities.

Accepted Answer

The Glorious Revolution, which occurred in 1688, was a bloodless revolution against James II of England, leading to his overthrow.

Question 5

The main cause behind the Glorious revolution was ………………attempt to revive Catholicism in England.

Accepted Answer

James II's attempt to revive Catholicism in England was the main cause behind the Glorious Revolution. His policies aimed at religious tolerance for Catholics, which alarmed the predominantly Protestant English population and Parliament, leading to his overthrow.

Question 6

In 1686, ……………. founded the "Court of Ecclesiastical Commission" like previous 'High Commission Court' (cancelled in 1641) in order to punish the people, opposite to his religious doctrine.

Accepted Answer

James II founded the "Court of Ecclesiastical Commission" in 1686, aiming to enforce his religious policies, similar to the previously abolished High Commission Court.

Question 7

In 1687, ……………. issued the first 'Declaration of Indulgence' suspending the penal laws against both Catholics and Dissenters.

Accepted Answer

James II issued the first 'Declaration of Indulgence' in 1687, which suspended the penal laws against both Catholics and Dissenters, as part of his efforts to promote religious tolerance.

Question 8

William with his soldiers arrived England and when marched upon London, on 5th November, 1688, "James was deserted by the offices of his own regiment as well as by his friends and so fled to…………".

Accepted Answer

William of Orange's invasion, which led to James II fleeing, is part of the Glorious Revolution of 1688. James II fled to France after being deserted, seeking the support of his cousin, Louis XIV.

Question 9

Glorious Revolution of ………. marked the end of long struggle between the king and Parliament.

Accepted Answer

The Glorious Revolution of 1688 marked the end of the long struggle between the king and Parliament in England, leading to the establishment of constitutional monarchy under William III and Mary II.

Question 10

the Glorious Revolution of ............ reduced the power of the king and established the supremacy of the Parliament.

Accepted Answer

The Glorious Revolution of 1688 significantly reduced the power of the king and established the supremacy of Parliament in England, marking a major shift towards constitutional monarchy.

Question 11

"In short, the Glorious Revolution of ............ closed the era of monarchical despotism and introduced the era of constitutionalism."

Accepted Answer

The Glorious Revolution of 1688 effectively ended the era of absolute monarchy in England and marked the beginning of constitutional monarchy, where the powers of the monarch are limited and regulated by a constitution.

Question 12

................ is often regarded as the founder of a school of thought known as British Empiricism.

Accepted Answer

John Locke is often regarded as the founder of British Empiricism, a philosophical tradition that emphasizes the role of sensory experience in the formation of ideas, in contrast to the rationalist emphasis on reason.

Question 13

...............most important work is 'the Essay Concerning Human Understanding',

Accepted Answer

John Locke's most important work is indeed 'the Essay Concerning Human Understanding,' where he discusses the foundation of human knowledge and understanding.

Question 14

Locke's Two Treatises of Government was published in 1689.

Accepted Answer

John Locke is the author of "Two Treatises of Government," which was indeed published in 1689. This work is foundational in political philosophy, particularly in the development of theories of social contract and natural rights.

Question 15

The Hanoverian succession came about as a result of the Act of Settlement ................, passed by the Parliament of England.

Accepted Answer

The Act of Settlement 1701 was passed by the Parliament of England to settle the succession to the English and Irish crowns on Protestants only. This act led to the Hanoverian succession, as it ensured that after Queen Anne, the crown would pass to her closest Protestant relatives, the Hanoverians.

Question 16

After the death of Queen Anne, ....................became the ruler of England.

Accepted Answer

After the death of Queen Anne in 1714, George I ascended to the throne, marking the beginning of the Georgian era and the succession of the House of Hanover in Britain.

Question 17

In ............... the Second Continental Congress declared the independence of the United States from Great Britain.

Accepted Answer

The Second Continental Congress declared the independence of the United States from Great Britain in 1776.

Question 18

The first shot fired in the American Revolution was on April 19, ...........and is called the "shot heard round the world".

Accepted Answer

The first shot of the American Revolution, known as the "shot heard round the world," was fired on April 19, 1775, marking the beginning of the conflict between British soldiers and American colonists.

Question 19

George Washington was the first President....................

Accepted Answer

George Washington was the first President of the United States of America.

Question 20

Thomas Paine was born in Thetford, ..............on January 29, 1737.

Accepted Answer

Thomas Paine was born in Thetford, England, on January 29, 1737. He is well known for his influential role in the American and French revolutions.

Quiz 1: The Glorious Revolution and Other Historical Events