The Nine Years’ War (OCR A-Level History A): Quizzes
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Who led the failed rebellion after which Henry VIII was declared King of Ireland?
Who led the failed rebellion after which Henry VIII was declared King of Ireland?
Silken Thomas, Earl of Kildare
What did the policy of surrender and regrant allow Irish clans to do?
What did the policy of surrender and regrant allow Irish clans to do?
Convert to the late-feudal system
In which year was the papal bull Regnans in Excelsis issued?
In which year was the papal bull Regnans in Excelsis issued?
1570
What was Hugh O'Neill's title?
What was Hugh O'Neill's title?
Earl of Tyrone
When did Tyrone's troops first make contact with Philip II of Spain?
When did Tyrone's troops first make contact with Philip II of Spain?
1591
How many Englishmen were killed at the Battle of the Ford of the Biscuits in 1594?
How many Englishmen were killed at the Battle of the Ford of the Biscuits in 1594?
56
How many troops did Tyrone raise for the Battle of Yellow Ford in 1598?
How many troops did Tyrone raise for the Battle of Yellow Ford in 1598?
10,000
Who replaced the Earl of Essex as commander?
Who replaced the Earl of Essex as commander?
Lord Mountjoy
In which year did the Battle of Kinsale take place?
In which year did the Battle of Kinsale take place?
1601
When did Tyrone surrender due to English scorched earth tactics?
When did Tyrone surrender due to English scorched earth tactics?
1603
What became the official language in Ireland under the Treaty of Mellifont?
What became the official language in Ireland under the Treaty of Mellifont?
English
What was significant about the Battle of Yellow Ford in 1598?
What was significant about the Battle of Yellow Ford in 1598?
Only major rebel defeat of government