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Life in the UK Test practice question 201 of 302

William of Orange was asked by Protestants to invade England and proclaim himself king. But, when William reached England, there was no resistance and he took over the throne. This event was later Known as:

  1. The 'Glorious Revolution'
  2. The Restoration
  3. The 'Great Depression'
  4. The 'Blitz'

Answer: A — The 'Glorious Revolution'

About this question

This is a free practice question from the The Tudors and Stuarts topic in the History of the UK chapter. One of the densest history topics: monarchs, religious upheaval, civil war and the settlement that followed. Questions frequently hinge on who did what and in which reign, so build a rough timeline before drilling the detail.

The real Life in the UK Test has 24 multiple-choice questions and a 45-minute time limit, and you need 18 correct to pass. Practising a topic at a time is the quickest way to find the areas that still need work.

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