KS3 queen mary tudor - daughter of henry viii

History Quiz - Queen Mary Tudor 01 (Questions)

Mary Tudor’s reign was short but dramatic, full of religious change, political tension, and decisions that still interest historians today.

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Fascinating Fact:

Mary married Philip of Spain in 1554, hoping for a Catholic alliance and a secure succession, but the marriage was unpopular in England.

In KS3 History, the reign of Mary Tudor is studied to explore religion, monarchy, and power in Tudor England. Pupils examine her attempts to restore Catholicism, her foreign policy, and how far her rule changed people’s lives.

Key Terms

Monarch: A king or queen who rules a country, usually because they were born into the royal family.
Succession: The order in which people have the right to become the next king or queen.
Persecution: Harsh treatment of people, often because of their religion or beliefs.

Frequently Asked Questions (Click to see answers)

Who was Mary Tudor in KS3 History?

Mary Tudor, also known as Mary I, was the daughter of Henry VIII and Catherine of Aragon. She ruled England from 1553 to 1558 as the first queen regnant.

Why is Queen Mary I sometimes called Bloody Mary?

Queen Mary I is sometimes called Bloody Mary because she ordered the burning of many Protestants as heretics when she tried to restore Catholicism in England.

What problems did Mary Tudor face during her reign?

Mary Tudor faced religious division, an unpopular Spanish marriage, war with France, and the failure to produce an heir, all of which weakened her position as monarch.

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Mary became Queen of England in which year?

[ ]	1549
[ ]	1550
[ ]	1553
[ ]	1556

Who did she replace on the throne?

[ ]	Edward V
[ ]	Edward VI
[ ]	Henry VII
[ ]	Henry VIII

Who was Mary's mother?

[ ]	Anne Boleyn
[ ]	Catherine Howard
[ ]	Catherine of Aragon
[ ]	Jane Seymour

Which Catholic ruler became Mary's husband?

[ ]	Ferdinand II of Portugal
[ ]	Henry II of France
[ ]	Philip II of Spain
[ ]	William of Orange

Those Protestants who died for their religion are called what?

[ ]	Archangels
[ ]	Martinets
[ ]	Martyrs
[ ]	Misericords

Who was NOT burnt at the stake?

[ ]	Hugh Latimer
[ ]	John Foxe
[ ]	Nicholas Ridley
[ ]	Thomas Cranmer

Cranmer, Ridley and Latimer were burnt in which city?

[ ]	Bath
[ ]	London
[ ]	Oxford
[ ]	York

Which statement about Mary is false?

[ ]	She enforced the Pope's authority
[ ]	She introduced the Book of Common Prayer
[ ]	She made people attend Mass
[ ]	She made people pray to the Virgin Mary

During Mary's reign, England lost which French town?

[ ]	Calais
[ ]	Cherbourg
[ ]	Dieppe
[ ]	Le Havre

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Mary's reign ended in which year?

[ ]	1556
[ ]	1558
[ ]	1561
[ ]	1563

History Quiz - Queen Mary Tudor 01 (Answers)

Mary became Queen of England in which year?

[ ]	1549
[ ]	1550
[x]	1553
[ ]	1556

She acceded to the throne on 19th July of that year

Who did she replace on the throne?

[ ]	Edward V
[x]	Edward VI
[ ]	Henry VII
[ ]	Henry VIII

Technically, Lady Jane Grey had ruled for nine days after Edward

Who was Mary's mother?

[ ]	Anne Boleyn
[ ]	Catherine Howard
[x]	Catherine of Aragon
[ ]	Jane Seymour

Henry VIII was her dad of course!

Which Catholic ruler became Mary's husband?

[ ]	Ferdinand II of Portugal
[ ]	Henry II of France
[x]	Philip II of Spain
[ ]	William of Orange

The marriage worried English Protestants. Had Mary and Philip produced any children, England would have been a Catholic country and the Protestants would have been even more heavily persecuted

Those Protestants who died for their religion are called what?

[ ]	Archangels
[ ]	Martinets
[x]	Martyrs
[ ]	Misericords

Mary ordered nearly 300 to be burned

Who was NOT burnt at the stake?

[ ]	Hugh Latimer
[x]	John Foxe
[ ]	Nicholas Ridley
[ ]	Thomas Cranmer

Foxe wrote 'Book of Martyrs' in the 16^th century which detailed the deaths of the Protestants burned at the stake by Mary Tudor

Cranmer, Ridley and Latimer were burnt in which city?

[ ]	Bath
[ ]	London
[x]	Oxford
[ ]	York

Many leading Protestants fled abroad

Which statement about Mary is false?

[ ]	She enforced the Pope's authority
[x]	She introduced the Book of Common Prayer
[ ]	She made people attend Mass
[ ]	She made people pray to the Virgin Mary

The Book of Common Prayer was introduced by Edward VI - Mary got rid of it