The English Civil War.

The English Civil War.

Test you're knowledge on one of the least important wars in history. (Just kidding, without it there would be no British Parliament.)

published on July 10, 2013
1/10

Which one of these is an English civil war battle?

Which one of these is an English civil war battle?
Flodden
Powick Bridge
Northallerton
2/10

What where the names of the two most used weapons of the early Civil War.

What where the names of the two most used weapons of the early Civil War.
Flintlock Rifle & Spear
Flintlock Musket & Pike
Matchlock Musket & Pike
3/10

Charles I (In command of the Royalist forces) was beheaded on order of Oliver Cromwell (leader of Parliamentarian forces). What were his last words?

Charles I (In command of the Royalist forces) was beheaded on order of Oliver Cromwell (leader of Parliamentarian forces). What were his last words?
"Wait for my signal"
"I am the martyr of the people. I have a good cause and a gracious
God on my side.”
"I only ask forgiveness, of god and of my people"
4/10

In what city did Charles I raise the standard to rally troops at the outbreak of war?

In what city did Charles I raise the standard to rally troops at the outbreak of war?
Nottingham
London
Manchester
5/10

During the English Civil War, what formation did Cromwell's Parliamentarian forces use.

During the English Civil War, what formation did Cromwell's Parliamentarian forces use.
Infantry Line
Ironside
Ships Hull
6/10

What happened to Oliver Cromwell after he died?

What happened to Oliver Cromwell after he died?
His body was dug up by wolves and eaten.
He was dug up and executed.
He wasn't dead and ended up suffocating in his coffin.
7/10

What did Lord Orrey and his men have to do when fighting in Ireland? == (Picture is not a clue)

What did Lord Orrey and his men have to do when fighting in Ireland? == (Picture is not a clue)
Chew large amounts of led off of the bullets
Bend there bayonets into the right shape
Attack Parliamentarians with there felt hats
8/10

Which of these weapons where not used in the English Civil War except for the odd idiosyncratic appearance?

Which of these weapons where not used in the English Civil War except for the odd idiosyncratic appearance?
Sword
Bayonet
Bow (Long and Cross)
9/10

Name a famous English Civil War battle fought on 23rd October 1642.

Name a famous English Civil War battle fought on 23rd October 1642.
10/10

Which of these battles were not in the English Civil War?

Which of these battles were not in the English Civil War?
Hint: 3 choices
Roundway Down
Marston Moor
Stow-On-The-Wold
Tannenberg
Kilsyth
Otterburn
Sheriffmuir