Kings and Parliaments, 1603–29 (AQA A-Level History): Quizzes
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Who originated the phrase 'the Wisest Fool in Christendom' about James I?
Who originated the phrase 'the Wisest Fool in Christendom' about James I?
Henry IV of France
What did 'the Wisest Fool in Christendom' phrase highlight about James I?
What did 'the Wisest Fool in Christendom' phrase highlight about James I?
Theoretical knowledge vs practical rule
In what year did Charles and Buckingham make their unauthorized journey to Spain?
In what year did Charles and Buckingham make their unauthorized journey to Spain?
1623
What was the main consequence of the failed Spanish marriage negotiations?
What was the main consequence of the failed Spanish marriage negotiations?
Complete reversal of James's policy
In what year did the Thirty Years War begin?
In what year did the Thirty Years War begin?
1618
According to Sharpe, what did James's personal style damage?
According to Sharpe, what did James's personal style damage?
Authority of majesty
What did Haigh argue James's carelessness caused?
What did Haigh argue James's carelessness caused?
Royal finances to deteriorate
What did Russell argue the Stuarts inherited?
What did Russell argue the Stuarts inherited?
Financial system approaching breakdown
Who was the Elector Palatine defeated in 1620?
Who was the Elector Palatine defeated in 1620?
James's son-in-law
When did James I die?
When did James I die?
March 1625