AQA GCSE · History 8145

BD Restoration England, 1660-1685: Practice Questions

2 multiple-choice questions marked as you go, and 5 written questions with worked solutions. All on BD Restoration England, 1660-1685.

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Question 1

1 mark

During the reign of Charles II, which event in 1666 led to the destruction of over 13,000 houses and required a massive reconstruction effort led by figures such as Christopher Wren?

Question 2

1 mark

Following the Exclusion Bill crisis of 1679, how did Charles II primarily manage his government from 1681 until his death in 1685?

Question 3

2 marks

What was the main purpose of the Navigation Acts passed during the reign of Charles II?

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Question 4

3 marks

In what way did the Popish Plot of 1678 affect the political standing of James, Duke of York?

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Question 5

2 marks

Briefly describe one way in which the 1666 Great Fire of London led to improvements in the reconstruction of the city.

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Question 6

2 marks

Part (a): Describe the role of the Royal Society in the development of science during the reign of Charles II.
Part (b): Give one reason why coffee houses were significant in Restoration society.

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Question 7

5 marks

Explain the significance of the Catholic question during the reign of Charles II. Your answer should refer to:
1. The impact of the Popish Plot and the work of Titus Oates.
2. The reasons for the introduction of the Exclusion Bill in 1679 and its consequences for the monarchy.

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