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17th Century History trivia quiz

Think you know 17th Century History? Prove it against a real opponent. QuizDown has over 120 17th Century History questions, from easy to expert, and you’re matched with a real player who gets the same seven.

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What the 17th Century History questions cover

  • Glorious Revolution
  • Scientific Revolution
  • Anglo-Dutch Wars
  • Colonial America
  • French Monarchy
  • Portuguese Restoration
  • Restoration
  • Westphalia
  • Bill of Rights
  • Bohemian Revolt
  • Civil War
  • Colonial Rebellion

Try three 17th Century History questions

Question 1

Which vessel carried English separatists across the Atlantic in 1620?

  1. Mayflower
  2. Golden Hind
  3. Santa Maria
  4. HMS Victory
Show the answer

Mayflower

Question 2

In which kingdom did civil wars between Parliamentarians and Royalists begin in 1642?

  1. Portugal
  2. England
  3. Spain
  4. France
Show the answer

England

Question 3

Which monarch was forced to flee after the Glorious Revolution of 1688?

  1. Charles II
  2. William III
  3. James II
  4. Charles I
Show the answer

James II

In a real match you’d have ten seconds for each, and faster right answers score more.

How a 17th Century History match works

  1. Seven rounds. The same seven 17th Century History questions for you and your opponent.
  2. Ten seconds each. A right answer in two seconds scores 20; at the buzzer, 11.
  3. The last round counts double. It’s never over until it’s over.

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