The Big Write

Question 1

Which adjectives describe the life of a Puritan?

Accepted Answer

Simplistic and pure

Question 2

Why were the people of England angry with Charles I?

Accepted Answer

He charged them unnecessary taxes.

Question 3

What was the title given to Oliver Cromwell when he took power of England?

Accepted Answer

Lord Protector

Question 4

Why did Charles anger Parliament?

Accepted Answer

He would not share his power with them.

Question 5

Why did the Scots dislike Charles I?

Accepted Answer

He wrote a new prayer book for them to use.

Question 6

What religion was Oliver Cromwell?

Accepted Answer

He was a Puritan.

Question 7

What did Charles spend the taxes on?

Accepted Answer

Gifts for his friends and family.

Question 8

How did the people of England feel about Cromwell's Puritan rules?

Accepted Answer

Unhappy because they were restricted in so many ways.

Question 9

Who did Charles believe made him King?

Accepted Answer

God

Question 10

Finish this sentence: Formal writing should have...

Accepted Answer

...the correct punctuation throughout., ...a serious tone., ...words spelled correctly.

Question 11

Select the correct spelling:

Accepted Answer

Parliament

Question 12

Why did the people not like Charles I's wife, Henrietta Maria?

Accepted Answer

She was a Catholic.

Question 13

Which of the following were rules made by Oliver Cromwell?

Accepted Answer

Theatres and unnecessary celebrations were banned., Clothing had to be plain and simple., Women were not allowed to wear make up., Sunday was a holy day.

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