Early Modern Britain c.1500–c.1750 (OCR GCSE History B (Schools History Project)): Quizzes
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From when was the Roman Catholic Church challenged by reformers?
From when was the Roman Catholic Church challenged by reformers?
Early 1500s
What did reformers protest against in the Catholic Church?
What did reformers protest against in the Catholic Church?
Corruption and excessive power
Who circulated literature encouraging Protestants to read the Bible?
Who circulated literature encouraging Protestants to read the Bible?
Martin Luther
How were Protestants encouraged to find true faith?
How were Protestants encouraged to find true faith?
By reading the Bible
In which century did England experience political struggles with monarchs?
In which century did England experience political struggles with monarchs?
17th century
What major events occurred in England due to political unrest?
What major events occurred in England due to political unrest?
Civil war, king executed, Commonwealth
What religious shift did monarchs make that brought danger to many?
What religious shift did monarchs make that brought danger to many?
Catholicism to Protestantism
What did religious conflict result in for many people?
What did religious conflict result in for many people?
Religious refugees fleeing home countries
Which country became hugely wealthy from colonising the Americas?
Which country became hugely wealthy from colonising the Americas?
Spain
What was England searching for during the exploration period?
What was England searching for during the exploration period?
A route to India