Tudors Flashcards
(47 cards)
Who was the first Tudor monarch?
Henry VII
What year did Henry VII become king?
1485
True or False: The Tudor dynasty lasted from 1485 to 1603.
True
Who was Henry VIII’s first wife?
Catherine of Aragon
What was the name of Henry VIII’s church?
The Church of England
Fill in the blank: Henry VIII had ___ wives.
six
Which Tudor monarch is known for the Spanish Armada?
Elizabeth I
What was the primary reason for Henry VIII’s split from the Catholic Church?
To annul his marriage to Catherine of Aragon
Who was the mother of Elizabeth I?
Anne Boleyn
True or False: Mary I was known as ‘Bloody Mary’.
True
What was the outcome of the War of the Roses?
The establishment of the Tudor dynasty
Who succeeded Elizabeth I?
James I
What was the significance of the Act of Supremacy?
It declared Henry VIII as the Supreme Head of the Church of England
Fill in the blank: The Tudor period is often marked by the rise of ___ culture.
Renaissance
What was the main focus of Tudor foreign policy?
Strengthening England’s position in Europe
Who was known for the development of the English navy during the Tudor period?
Henry VIII
True or False: Elizabeth I never married.
True
What was the purpose of the Dissolution of the Monasteries?
To consolidate power and wealth to the Crown
Who was the last Tudor monarch?
Elizabeth I
What was the name of the rebellion against Elizabeth I in 1569?
The Northern Rebellion
Fill in the blank: The Tudor dynasty ended with the death of ___ I.
Elizabeth
Who was the famous playwright during the Tudor period?
William Shakespeare
What was the primary religion in England after the English Reformation?
Protestantism
True or False: Henry VIII had a son named Edward VI.
True
