The English Civil War. Test you're knowledge on one of the least important wars in history. (Just kidding, without it there would be no British Parliament.) Uther.Naysmith published on July 10, 20130 responses 0 « Previous Next » Questions in vertical order 1/10 Which one of these is an English civil war battle? Flodden Powick Bridge Northallerton 2/10 What where the names of the two most used weapons of the early Civil War. Flintlock Rifle & Spear Flintlock Musket & Pike Matchlock Musket & Pike 3/10 Charles I (In command of the Royalist forces) was beheaded on order of Oliver Cromwell (leader of Parliamentarian forces). What were his last words? "Wait for my signal" "I am the martyr of the people. I have a good cause and a gracious God on my side.” "I only ask forgiveness, of god and of my people" 4/10 In what city did Charles I raise the standard to rally troops at the outbreak of war? Nottingham London Manchester 5/10 During the English Civil War, what formation did Cromwell's Parliamentarian forces use. Infantry Line Ironside Ships Hull 6/10 What happened to Oliver Cromwell after he died? His body was dug up by wolves and eaten. He was dug up and executed. He wasn't dead and ended up suffocating in his coffin. 7/10 What did Lord Orrey and his men have to do when fighting in Ireland? == (Picture is not a clue) Chew large amounts of led off of the bullets Bend there bayonets into the right shape Attack Parliamentarians with there felt hats 8/10 Which of these weapons where not used in the English Civil War except for the odd idiosyncratic appearance? Sword Bayonet Bow (Long and Cross) 9/10 Name a famous English Civil War battle fought on 23rd October 1642. Type answer. Hint: 8 characters 10/10 Which of these battles were not in the English Civil War? Hint: 3 choices Roundway Down Marston Moor Stow-On-The-Wold Tannenberg Kilsyth Otterburn Sheriffmuir
