history Flashcards
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Who was the first Tudor monarch?
Henry VII
What significant battle led to Henry VII’s rise to the throne?
The Battle of Bosworth Field
Which Tudor monarch is known for having six wives?
Henry VIII
True or False: Henry VIII was a Catholic throughout his reign.
False
What major religious change did Henry VIII initiate?
The English Reformation
Fill in the blank: The Church of England was established under _____ VIII.
Henry
Who was the only surviving son of Henry VIII?
Edward VI
Which Tudor monarch was a strong supporter of Protestantism?
Edward VI
True or False: Mary I was known as ‘Bloody Mary’ due to her persecution of Protestants.
True
What was the primary goal of Mary I’s reign?
To restore Catholicism in England
Who succeeded Mary I as the monarch of England?
Elizabeth I
What significant event occurred during Elizabeth I’s reign in 1588?
The defeat of the Spanish Armada
Fill in the blank: Elizabeth I was known as the _____ Monarch.
Virgin
Which act established the supremacy of the monarch over the Church of England?
The Act of Supremacy
What was the primary focus of the Elizabethan Era?
Arts and exploration
Who was the famous playwright during the Tudor period?
William Shakespeare
True or False: The Tudor dynasty lasted from 1485 to 1603.
True
What was the significance of the Tudor Rose?
It symbolized the unification of the houses of Lancaster and York.
Which Tudor monarch was known for her intelligence and political acumen?
Elizabeth I
What was the name of the royal palace where many Tudor monarchs resided?
Hampton Court Palace
Fill in the blank: The _____ Act of 1534 declared Henry VIII as the Supreme Head of the Church of England.
Act of Supremacy
Who was the mother of Elizabeth I?
Anne Boleyn
What was the main consequence of the dissolution of the monasteries?
The transfer of wealth and land from the church to the crown.
True or False: Henry VIII had a son named Henry, who became king.
False
