The Restoration

What is meant by the Restoration Era in England?

• The period after World War II

• The period of monarchy restoration after the English Civil War

• The Industrial Revolution period

• The period of scientific discoveries

Who was the king restored to the English throne in 1660?

• Charles II

• Charles I

• James II

• Oliver Cromwell

What was one of the defining features of art and culture during the Restoration Era?

• Emphasis on abstract art

• The revival of theater and drama, including works by William Wycherley and John Dryden

• A decline in interest in literature

• Focus on classical painting

What significant event occurred in 1665 that had a major impact on London during the Restoration Era?

• War against France

• The formation of a new parliament

• The outbreak of the plague

• The invention of the steam engine

What was one of the main political issues during the Restoration Era?

• The struggle for independence from France

• The struggle between Catholicism and Protestantism

• The struggle between England and Spain

• The struggle between monarchy and parliament

The Restoration period was primarily characterized by the return of which form of government in England?

• Monarchy

• Republic

• Oligarchy

• Democracy

Which political event contributed to the restoration of the monarchy in 1660?

• The Act of Union

• The defeat of the Spanish Armada

• The English Civil War

• The French Revolution

Which literary figure is known for his plays during the Restoration period, particularly "The Country Wife"?

• John Milton

• William Shakespeare

• Richard Sheridan

• William Wycherley

Which event marked the beginning of the Restoration period?

• The Glorious Revolution

• The execution of Charles I

• The return of Charles II to the throne

• The signing of the Magna Carta

Who was restored to the English throne during the Restoration period in 1660?

• James II

• Charles I

• Oliver Cromwell

• Charles II