William and Mary 1688 -1702

A historical scene depicting the landing of William of Orange in England in 1688, with soldiers and a ship in the background, and a stormy sky, evoking the tension of the Glorious Revolution.

William and Mary Quiz

Test your knowledge of the fascinating reign of William and Mary, from their arrival in England to the significant changes they brought to the monarchy. This quiz will challenge your understanding of key events, acts, and the political climate of the late 17th century.

Prepare to explore:

  • The Glorious Revolution
  • The Bill of Rights
  • The Toleration Act
10 Questions2 MinutesCreated by MarchingHistory101
William of Orange landed where in 1688?
Torbay
Dover
Portsmouth
Penzance
What date were William and Mary crowned?
16th January 1689
14th January 1689
14th February 1689
16th March 1689
What was the name of the document that was read out in front of William and Mary?
Bill of Rights
Bill of Monarchy
Bill of acception
Bill and Ben
What was the name of the act that prevented the creation of a standing Amy?
Mutilation act
Mutiny act
Mutation act
Militia act
How much money were William and Mary offered per year?
£1.5 million
£1.6 million
£2 million
£1.2 million
What did the 1689 toleration act do?
Granted freedom of worship to Quakers
Granted freedom of worship to nonconformists
Allowed the commons to regulate crown income
Ensure a protestant succesion
What year did the Jacobite rebellion begin?
1688
1687
1689
1693
Which of the following were clauses of the bill of rights? There may be more than one answer.
No Monarch could marry a Catholic
No Monarch could challenge parliament
Parliament had to consent to all taxation
No Monarch could have a standing army
What major institution was founded in 1694?
The British Empire
The Bank of England
The house of Lords
The New model army
What political party fell out of favour after 1697
Whigs
Tories
Liberal democrats
UKIP
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