The Tudors and The Stuarts Dynasties

Who was the first Tudor monarch?

• Henry VII

• Henry VIII

• Edward VI

• Elizabeth I

Answer explanation

Henry VII founded the Tudor dynasty after defeating Richard III at the Battle of Bosworth Field in 1485.

Which wife of Henry VIII gave birth to Edward VI?

• Catherine of Aragon

• Anne Boleyn

• Jane Seymour

• Catherine Parr

Answer explanation

Jane Seymour was Henry VIII’s third wife and the mother of his only legitimate son, Edward VI.

What was the primary reason for Henry VIII’s break with the Roman Catholic Church?

• Desire for more political power

• Disagreement with Catholic doctrines

• Desire to declare null his marriage to Catherine of Aragon

Answer explanation

Henry VIII wanted to annul his marriage to Catherine of Aragon to marry Anne Boleyn, leading to the creation of the Church of England.

Which Tudor monarch succeeded Henry VIII?

• Edward VI

• Mary I

• Elizabeth I

• James I

Answer explanation

Edward VI, the son of Henry VIII and Jane Seymour, succeeded his father as king at the age of nine.

What was the name of the daughter of Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn?

• Mary I

• Elizabeth I

• Jane Grey

• Catherine Howard

Answer explanation

Elizabeth I, the daughter of Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn, became one of England's most famous and effective monarchs.

Who succeeded Edward VI on the English throne?

• Mary I

• Elizabeth I

• Lady Jane Grey

• James I

Answer explanation

Mary I, also known as "Bloody Mary," succeeded her half-brother Edward VI after a brief and unsuccessful reign by Lady Jane Grey.

What was the relationship between Mary I and Elizabeth I?

• Cousin

• Sisters

• Mother and daughter

• Aunt and niece

Answer explanation

Mary I and Elizabeth I were half-sisters, both daughters of Henry VIII but by different mothers.

Which Tudor monarch established the Protestant Church of England?

• Henry VII

• Edward VI

• Henry VIII

• Elizabeth I

Answer explanation

Henry VIII established the Church of England after his break with the Roman Catholic Church.

Who was the last Tudor monarch?

• Mary I

• Edward VI

• Elizabeth I

• James I

Answer explanation

Elizabeth I was the last monarch of the Tudor dynasty, reigning until her death in 1603.

Which Act of Parliament made Elizabeth I the Supreme Governor of the Church of England?

• Act of Supremacy 1534

• Act of Uniformity 1559

• Act of Succession 1533

• Act of Union 1707

Answer explanation

The Act of Uniformity 1559 established Elizabeth I as the Supreme Governor of the Church of England, reinforcing the Protestant faith.