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