Lady Jane Grey part 3: Marriage and Path to the Thrown

Lady Jane Grey part 3: Marriage and Path to the Thrown

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History, Social Studies

11th Grade - Vocational training

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The transcript discusses the political and personal life of Lady Jane Grey, focusing on her marriage proposals, education, and eventual betrothal to Lord Guildford Dudley. It highlights the political maneuvering of her family and others in the Tudor court, as well as the expectations placed on her by her parents. The narrative culminates in a triple wedding designed to solidify political alliances.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was initially proposed as a husband for Jane Grey after Thomas Seymour's plotting ended?

John Dudley

Edward Seymour

King Edward

Henry Gray

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was Jane Grey's complaint to her tutor Roger Ascham about her parents?

They wanted her to marry a commoner

They were too lenient

They didn't care about her education

They punished her harshly for not meeting their expectations

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why was Jane Grey's education considered unusual for her time?

It included modern technology

It was conducted entirely in a foreign country

It was focused on military training

It was typically reserved for sons

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the political significance of Jane Grey's marriage to Lord Guildford Dudley?

It was a love match

It was intended to strengthen ties with France

It was a strategic alliance to support the Duke of Northumberland

It was meant to appease the Catholic Church

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did King Edward's will specify regarding the line of succession?

The crown should pass to his sisters

The crown should pass to the male heirs of Lady Francis Grey

The crown should remain with the Catholic Church

The crown should be given to the highest bidder

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was Jane Grey's sister Catherine married to during the triple wedding?

Henry Herbert

Henry Hastings

Thomas Seymour

Edward Seymour

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the general perception of the triple wedding involving Jane Grey?

It was a romantic affair

It was a political strategy

It was a religious ceremony

It was a cultural festival