Life in the UK test practice question · History
Which statement is correct?
Answer options
- Charles II was followed as king by his eldest son.
- Charles II had no legitimate children, so his brother James became king in 1685.Correct
Answer: Charles II had no legitimate children, so his brother James became king in 1685.
Charles II and his wife Catherine of Braganza had no children who lived. His brother became King James II.
Checked 8 November 2026