Events of the First Civil War 1642-6

A quiz on the First English Civil War, which took place from 1642 to 1646. Test your knowledge!

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  • Created by: CFH
  • Created on: 29-05-14 18:11

1. Who began the war?

  • The army
  • Charles II
  • Charles I
  • Parliament
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2. Parliament established the New Model Army in 1645. Who was appointed its lord general?

  • Sir Thomas Fairfax
  • Oliver Cromwell
  • Richard Cromwell
  • Monck

3. Parliamentarians entered into an alliance with the Scots, fearing they would be unable to defeat the Royalists without outside help. In which year did this happen?

  • 1646
  • 1644
  • 1643
  • 1645

4. The Royalist army was crushed by the New Model Army at the Battle of Naseby. When did it take place?

  • February 1666
  • June 1645
  • June 1644
  • July 1645

5. In early October 1642, how many Cornishmen rose up in support of Charles I?

  • 20,000
  • 5,000
  • 10,000
  • 6,000

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