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James II succedes to English throne after Charles' death
Contributed by: Crossley
  • 1. Which monarch was the predecessor of James II?
A) Charles II
B) William the Conqueror
C) Mary I
D) Oliver Cromwell
  • 2. How was the relationship between Charles II and James II?
A) They were cousins
B) They were unrelated
C) They were father and son
D) They were brothers
  • 3. What was James II's relation to Charles I?
A) Brother
B) Nephew
C) Cousin
D) Son
  • 4. In what year did James II succeed to the English throne?
A) 1750
B) 1666
C) 1700
D) 1685
  • 5. Which of the following titles did James II hold before becoming king?
A) Prince of Wales
B) Duke of York
C) Earl of Chester
D) Baron of Cambridge
  • 6. Who played a key role in the Glorious Revolution that led to James II's abdication?
A) Robert Walpole
B) Thomas Cromwell
C) William of Orange
D) Cardinal Wolsey
  • 7. Where did James II flee to after his abdication?
A) Portugal
B) Spain
C) France
D) Italy
  • 8. Who became the monarchs of England after the reign of James II?
A) Henry VII and Henry VIII
B) George I and George II
C) Charles II and Anne
D) William III and Mary II
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