Henry VIII

Which adjectives best describes Henry VII' s claim to the throne?

• weak

• clear

• strong

Answer explanation

He only won the throne whenhe became the last living Lancastrian claimant.

Who was Henry VIII's older brother ?

• George

• Arthur

• William

Answer explanation

Arthur was intended to be King but died in 1502, leaving Henry to inherit the throne.

As a young boy, who did Henry VIII live with?

• cousins

• father

• mother / sister

Answer explanation

Henry only moved to live with his father and learn to be King following the death of his brother.

How old was Henry VIII when he became King?

• 12

• 35

• 17

Answer explanation

Henry VIII came to the throne in 1509.

Who was Henry VIII first wife?

• Catherine Parr

• Catherine Howard

• Catherine of Aragon

Answer explanation

She was previously married to prince Arthur, the Pope gave Henry and Catherine permission to marry.

Which country did Henry repeatedly fight against?

• Wales

• Germany

• France

Answer explanation

He was repeatedly involved in wars with France and Spain.

Who was Henry's second wife?

• Anne Boleyn

• Anne of Cleves

• Jane Seymour

Answer explanation

After unsuccesfully seeking an annulment from the Catholic Church, Henry broke with Rome and married Anne Boleyn.

The Field of Cloth of Gold was a meeting between which countries?

• England and Germany

• England and Scotland

• England and France

Answer explanation

It was an extravagnt meeting between England and France.

How did King of France anger Henry VIII at the Field of Cloth of Gold?

• He had more luxurious tents

• He brought more people with him

• He overpowered Henry during a wrestling match

Answer explanation

Francis I, King of France angered Henry VIII by overpowering himin a wrestling match.

How did Thomas Wolsey anger Henry VIII?

• He failed to help Henry defeat France

• He failed to persuade the Pope to grant an annulment to Henry's first marriage

• He refused to marry Henry and Anne Boleyn

Answer explanation

Cardinal Wolsey fell from favour after failing to secure an annulment from the Pope.