A Long and Illustrious History
What was "the Restoration"?
ARestoring the Roman Catholic Church back to full power in England under Queen Mary I
BThe rebuilding of Parliament after it was badly damaged by wartime bombing
CThe rebuilding of London after it was devastated by the Great Fire of 1666
DCharles II was invited to return as king in 1660, restoring the monarchy ✓
Answer & explanation
The correct answer is Charles II was invited to return as king in 1660, restoring the monarchy.
The Restoration refers to the return of the monarchy in 1660 when Charles II was invited back to be king after the death of Cromwell. The republic (Commonwealth) had lasted about 11 years.
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