Spanish Armada Flashcards
(21 cards)
Who was the first Tudor King?
Henry VII
Who was Henry VIII’s second wife?
Anne Boleyn
Give one reason why Henry VIII wanted to divorce Catherine of Aragon
He wanted a son
What happened to Jane Seymour?
Died in child birth
Name all three of Henry VIII’s key children?
Mary, Elizabeth & Edward
What did Elizabeth I do to try and end religious violence in England?
Religious reform called the ‘Middle Way’
In which year was the Spanish Armada?
July 1588
What was the name of the Commander of the British Navy at the time?
Charles Howard
Who was the most famous explorer in the Elizabethan period?
Sir Francis Drake
Why was Mary Queen of Scots executed?
She was guilty of treason
Who was Bloody Mary?
Mary I (Tudor)
Name a job that a black Tudor had
Musician or a freediver
Why did Henry VIII create a new Church?
So he could get a divorce
What was the new church called?
The Church of England
Who was the witchfinder general?
Matthew Hopkins
How were witches killed?
Burned, hanged, drown, beheaded
How many years was Mary Queen of Scots kept prisoner?
19 Years
Name one pace where Mary Queen of Scots was kept prisoner
Workington Hall
How many days was Lady Jane Grey on the throne for?
9 days
How were female queens viewed within Tudor society?
Weak
