The Halls of Power: Parliament's History Quiz

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The Halls of Power: Parliament's History: a General level British History quiz. Test your knowledge with 15 questions!
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Question 1
Which King signed the Magna Carta, the foundation of constitutional limitation?
A Henry III
B John
C Edward I
D Richard I
Question 2
Which radical leader organized the 'New Model Army' and dominated the Rump Parliament?
A Thomas Fairfax
B Oliver Cromwell
C John Hampden
D John Pym
Question 3
Who is considered the first 'Prime Minister' of Great Britain?
A William Pitt the Elder
B Lord North
C Robert Walpole
D Henry Pelham
Question 4
Which monarch's attempt to arrest five Members of Parliament triggered the Civil War?
A James II
B James I
C Charles I
D Charles II
Question 5
Which suffragette was famously martyred at the Epsom Derby for the cause of women's votes?
A Emily Davison
B Emmeline Pankhurst
C Sylvia Pankhurst
D Christabel Pankhurst

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