Power and the People Quiz
Test your knowledge of Power and the People with this quiz.
This quiz consists of 15 questions, including multiple-choice, short-answer, and extended-response questions.
For multiple-choice questions, choose the correct answer.
Questions
What was the primary reason for the creation of the Magna Carta in 1215?
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What were the main demands of the barons in the Magna Carta?
The barons demanded limits to royal power, protection of their rights, and fairer taxation. They also called for justice through the courts and an end to arbitrary imprisonment.
What was the cause of the Peasants’ Revolt in 1381?
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The Peasants’ Revolt of 1381 was led by Wat Tyler.
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What was the significance of the Peasants’ Revolt?
The Peasants’ Revolt demonstrated growing dissatisfaction with feudalism and the monarchy’s taxation policies. Although it was ultimately suppressed, it showed the potential power of the lower classes and contributed to the eventual decline of the feudal system.
Which of the following was a key feature of the English Civil War (1642–1651)?
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What role did Oliver Cromwell play in the English Civil War?
Oliver Cromwell was a key military leader for the Parliamentarian forces, known as the New Model Army. He later became Lord Protector, ruling England as a republic following the execution of King Charles I.
What event is often referred to as the "Glorious Revolution" of 1688?
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How did the Glorious Revolution change the balance of power in England?
The Glorious Revolution reduced the power of the monarchy and strengthened Parliament, laying the foundations for a constitutional monarchy. It also established the principle that the monarch could not rule without the consent of Parliament.
The 1689 Bill of Rights limited royal authority and protected certain parliamentary rights.
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What was the main aim of the Chartist movement in the 19th century?
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What were the six main demands of the People’s Charter?
The six demands were: universal male suffrage, a secret ballot, annual elections, the abolition of property qualifications for MPs, payment for MPs, and equal constituencies.
Which 20th-century movement is associated with the fight for women’s suffrage?
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How did the Tolpuddle Martyrs contribute to the development of trade unions in Britain?
The Tolpuddle Martyrs were a group of agricultural workers who were arrested in 1834 for forming a trade union. Their case highlighted the struggle for workers’ rights and led to increased public support for trade unions.
Explain how power shifted from the monarchy to Parliament and ordinary people between the 13th and 20th centuries.
Over time, power in Britain shifted from being concentrated in the monarchy to being shared with Parliament and, eventually, the people. The Magna Carta (1215) was a key starting point, limiting the king’s power and establishing principles of justice. The English Civil War and the Glorious Revolution further reduced royal authority and established the supremacy of Parliament. In the 19th and 20th centuries, movements such as Chartism and the suffrage campaigns helped expand voting rights, giving ordinary people a greater voice in government. This shift was driven by economic, social, and political changes, including industrialisation and demands for equality.
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