Which of the following was among Parliament's initial measures following the start of the First English Civil War?

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The prohibition of public theatrical performances and sporting eventsThe establishment of Catholicism as the state religionThe declaration of English as the sole official languageThe centralization of authority under a supreme monarchNone of the above

Explanation

Parliament's early actions after the outbreak of the First English Civil War included banning public plays and sports to maintain order and moral discipline. Contrary to some options, there was no move to convert the Church of England to Catholicism, impose English as the official language, or strengthen monarchical absolutism. Thus, the correct answer is the prohibition of public entertainment.