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