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Oxford Martyrs — March 21, 1556

Question 1 of 5

What was the primary charge against the Oxford Martyrs that led to their execution?

AHeresy against the Church of England

BTreason against the English monarchy

CHeresy against the Catholic Church

DSedition against the government of Queen Mary I

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Question 2 of 5

Who was the Queen of England at the time of the Oxford Martyrs' execution?

AQueen Elizabeth I

BQueen Mary I

CQueen Anne Boleyn

DQueen Catherine of Aragon

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Question 3 of 5

What method of execution was used to put the Oxford Martyrs to death?

AHanging

BBeheading

CBurning at the stake

DDrowning

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Question 4 of 5

What was the name of the famous Protestant reformer who was one of the Oxford Martyrs?

AJohn Knox

BJohn Calvin

CThomas Cranmer

DHugh Latimer

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Question 5 of 5

In what location within Oxford were the Oxford Martyrs burned at the stake?

AOxford Castle

BBroad Street

CChrist Church

DMagdalen College

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