tudors Flashcards
(12 cards)
Who were Henry VIII’s 6 wives?
Catherine of Aragon, Anne Boleyn, jane Seymour, Anne of Cleves, Catherine Howard, Catherine Parr.
Who were all the Tudor Monarchs?
Henry VII, Henry VIII, Edward Vi, Mary I, Elizabeth I
Why did Henry VIII break away from the Catholic Church?
To divorce Anne Boleyn
What was the dissolution of the monasteries?
The legal closure of all religion houses, including monasteries and nunneries.
Why was Mary I known as Bloody Mary?
Because she killed all protestants
What kind of queen was Elizabeth I?
Her skillful diplomacy, the flourishing of the arts, the defeat of the Spanish Armada, and her ability to navigate religious and political complexities.
Describe Elizabeth I’s Middle Way?
Her aim was to balance the beef and the equality of both protestant and catholics.
What was life like in Tudor England?
Who was Mary Queen of Scots?
she reigned over scotland from 2542 to 1567 and spent 19 years in jail due to her potential claim to the english throne
Why was Mary Queen of Scots executed?
She was executed because her plan to kill queen elizabeth was found leading to a beheading.
When was the Spanish Armada?
July 1588
Who was Lady Jane Grey and what happened to her?
lady jane grey was the lady who ruled england for 9 days. she was later executed on february 12 1554 for high treason .
