Queen Henrietta Maria

Henrietta Maria, daughter of French King Henry IV, was educated in various arts and religion. She married Prince Charles with a papal dispensation, marking a significant Catholic-Protestant union. Her marriage was seen as a political strategy against Spain. Henrietta believed in the divine right of kings and was thought to influence Charles's decisions. In 1642, she went to Holland to raise funds and support for the impending civil war, successfully sending resources to aid her husband's cause.

What activities was Henrietta Maria trained in during her childhood?

• Horse riding, singing, and dancing

• Painting and sculpture

• Mathematics and science

• Cooking and sewing

Why was Henrietta Maria's marriage to Prince Charles significant?

• It was a marriage arranged by the Spanish King

• It was the first royal marriage in England

• It was the first marriage between a Catholic princess and a Protestant prince

• It was a marriage that ended the civil war

What was the political reason behind Henrietta Maria's marriage to Prince Charles?

• To strengthen ties between England and France against Spain

• To unite England and Spain against France

• To create an alliance with the Dutch

• To end the religious conflict in England

What belief did Henrietta Maria hold that influenced her actions?

• The divine right of kings

• The separation of church and state

• The need for a republic

• The importance of democracy

What did Henrietta Maria do in Holland in 1642?

• Built a new palace

• Established a new trade route

• Negotiated peace with Spain

• Raised money and troops for the civil war