Year 9 History Revision

Question 1

What invention around 1450 meant that new books could be produced more easily than they previously had been?

Accepted Answer

Printing Press

Question 2

Queen Elizabeth was known to never compromise when making changes to religion in England.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 3

Which is a reason for the Ulster plantation?

Accepted Answer

To civilize the Irish by teaching them English laws, language and customs.

Question 4

Where was Luther from?

Accepted Answer

Germany

Question 5

Choose two of da Vinci's inventions.

Accepted Answer

Crane, Tank

Question 6

Why was Edward named King of England after Henry VIII died and not Mary I?

Accepted Answer

Boys always came first in line whether they were the oldest or not.

Question 7

When was Mary Queen of Scots executed?

Accepted Answer

1587

Question 8

Name one continent that Europeans did not know existed in the 1400s.

Accepted Answer

America

Question 9

Philip was struggling to control Netherlands & Elizabeth was helping his enemies there.

Accepted Answer

Power

Question 10

Is this an example of a short term cause of the reformation?Europe became religiously divided.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 11

Did 'bloody' Mary change Church services into Latin?

Accepted Answer

Yes

Question 12

What was the name of the King Guy Fawkes tried to kill?

Accepted Answer

James

Question 13

What is the definition of the term 'transubstantiation'?

Accepted Answer

During communion the bread & wine becomes the body & blood of Christ.

Question 14

In what year did Christopher Columbus make his most famous discovery?

Accepted Answer

1492

Question 15

Why was Leonardo da Vinci considered a person of historical importance during the Renaissance period?

Accepted Answer

He was a great inventor

Question 16

Which is a reason for why the gunpowder plot failed:

Accepted Answer

Tresham sent Lord Monteagle a letter warning him not to attend Parliament.

Question 17

Why are these signatures different?

Accepted Answer

Guy Fawkes was weak., Several days later, he was weaker and unable to sign., Fawkes was forced to sign against his will., Someone else signed on behalf of Fawkes.

Question 18

What did Luther do to show his opposition to the Catholic Church?

Accepted Answer

Nail the 95 theses to the door of the Cathedral.

Question 19

What does the word ‘Reformation’ mean?

Accepted Answer

Rebirth

Question 20

Why did some people explore during the 16th Century?

Accepted Answer

For fame, For money

Question 21

Which is an example of a change Henry Vlll made to religion in England?

Accepted Answer

Closed down monasteries.

Question 22

What is the definition of the term 'indulgences'?

Accepted Answer

Paper sold by the Catholic Church so that believers won't enter purgatory.

Question 23

Choose two of the main reasons for people criticising the Catholic Church.

Accepted Answer

The Church was too rich., The ordinary people did not understand the sacrament of transubstantiation.

Question 24

Name one good brought back from the voyages of Columbus that had never seen Europe before.

Accepted Answer

Potatoes

Question 25

How did the Pope react to Martin Luther’s 95 Theses?

Accepted Answer

He sent him a Papal Bull.

Question 26

How did Edward change religion in England?

Accepted Answer

Made church services in English.

Question 27

Who funded Columbus' expedition?

Accepted Answer

Queen Isabella of Spain

Question 28

Which is a reason for the failure of the Spanish Armada?

Accepted Answer

Fireships, Weather

Question 29

What reason do you think is most important for the defeat of the Spanish Armada?

Accepted Answer

Fireships, Poor weather conditions, Badly damaged ships, Inaccurate map of Ireland

Question 30

Which explorer travelled first?

Accepted Answer

•John Cabot from England found Canada in 1497.

Question 31

English privateers attacked and stole from Spanish ships. What category does this reason for the Armada belong to?

Accepted Answer

Wealth

Question 32

What was the name of Elizabeth's cousin?

Accepted Answer

Mary

Question 33

What does the word ‘woodkerne’ mean?

Accepted Answer

Native Irish who attacked settlers.

Question 34

How did the English spread the message that the Spanish were spotted in the English Channel?

Accepted Answer

Beacons

Question 35

Why might it be surprising that Henry Vlll changed religion in England in this way?

Accepted Answer

He was Catholic, but converted to Protestantism.

Question 36

Is this an example of a short term cause of the reformation?Catholics were persecuted in Protestant countries.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 37

What country was da Vinci born in?

Accepted Answer

Italy

Question 38

When did the Armada return to Spain?

Accepted Answer

October

Question 39

What is a plantation bawn?

Accepted Answer

Large houses, surrounded by walls to protect settlers from the woodkerne.

Question 40

Why did Guy Fawkes and his fellow conspirators choose the 5th November for their attempted assassination of the King?

Accepted Answer

Opening of Parliament- King and Govt would be there.

Year 9 History Revision

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Year 9 History Revision

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