- 1. Who was the leader of the Commonwealth of England, Scotland, and Ireland from 1653 to 1658?
A) James II
B) Oliver Cromwell
C) William III
D) Charles I
- 2. Which famous battle during the period of the Commonwealth saw Oliver Cromwell's Parliamentarian forces defeat the Royalists in Scotland?
A) Battle of Culloden
B) Battle of Flodden
C) Battle of Dunbar
D) Battle of Preston
- 3. Which political document established the Commonwealth of England, Scotland, and Ireland?
A) Bill of Rights
B) Magna Carta
C) Mayflower Compact
D) Instrument of Government
- 4. In 1658, who succeeded Oliver Cromwell as Lord Protector and ruler of the Commonwealth?
A) Robert Devereux
B) Richard Cromwell
C) Thomas Fairfax
D) Charles II
- 5. What title did Oliver Cromwell assume after dissolving the Rump Parliament?
A) Chancellor
B) King
C) Lord Protector
D) Prime Minister
- 6. What was the term used for the period when King Charles II was exiled and the Commonwealth ruled England?
A) Interregnum
B) Divine Right
C) Regicide
D) Habeas Corpus
- 7. Which Scottish religious group came to power during the period of the Commonwealth, leading to the suppression of other denominations?
A) Puritans
B) Quakers
C) Jacobites
D) Covenanters
- 8. During the Commonwealth, which Scottish city served as the de facto capital and administrative center?
A) Glasgow
B) Edinburgh
C) Aberdeen
D) Dundee
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