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