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History Quiz - Tudor Kings and Queens (Questions)

Tudor kings and queens ruled England through battles, marriages, and big religious changes. Explore who they were, how they lived, and why their decisions still matter today.

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Fascinating Fact:

Henry VIII broke from the Roman Catholic Church and made himself head of the Church of England so that he could control religion in his country.

In KS2 History, Tudor kings and queens help pupils explore how rulers used power, religion, and marriage to control England. Their choices shaped laws, churches, and life for ordinary people.

Key Terms

  • Monarch: A king or queen who rules a country.
  • Reformation: A time when the Christian Church in Europe split into different churches.
  • Succession: The order in which people become king or queen when the ruler dies.

Frequently Asked Questions (Click to see answers)

Who were the main Tudor kings and queens?

The main Tudor rulers were Henry VII, Henry VIII, Edward VI, Mary I, and Elizabeth I. Together they ruled England from 1485 until 1603, over one hundred years.

Why is Henry VIII such a famous Tudor king?

Henry VIII is famous for his six wives, for changing England’s churches, and for using his power strongly. His decisions affected people’s beliefs, land ownership, and daily worship.

How did Tudor religion change life in England?

Tudor religious changes closed monasteries, altered church services, and shifted power from the Pope to the English crown. This changed how people prayed, learned, and used church lands.

Try These Related Quizzes

1. Who was the first Tudor monarch?
[ ] Henry VII
[ ] Elizabeth I
[ ] Henry VIII
[ ] Mary
2. Who did Henry VII marry?
[ ] Elizabeth of York
[ ] Mary of York
[ ] Katherine of York
[ ] Anne of York
3. Who was Henry VIII's first wife?
[ ] Catherine Parr
[ ] Anne Boleyn
[ ] Catherine of Aragon
[ ] Anne of Cleves
4. How many wives did Henry VIII have beheaded?
[ ] One
[ ] Two
[ ] Three
[ ] Four
5. Who succeeded Henry VIII?
[ ] Edward VI
[ ] Elizabeth I
[ ] Mary I
[ ] Henry IX
6. Who was the 'nine day' queen?
[ ] Mary Queen of Scots
[ ] Mary I
[ ] Catherine Howard
[ ] Lady Jane Grey
7. What religion was Mary I?
[ ] Protestant
[ ] Quaker
[ ] Catholic
[ ] Muslim
8. Who was the mother of Elizabeth I?
[ ] Catherine Howard
[ ] Catherine Parr
[ ] Catherine of Aragon
[ ] Anne Boleyn
9. How many years did Elizabeth I reign?
[ ] 10
[ ] 25
[ ] 45
[ ] 60
10. Who succeeded Elizabeth I?
[ ] George I
[ ] James VI of Scotland
[ ] James II
[ ] Charles I

 

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History Quiz - Tudor Kings and Queens (Answers)
1. Who was the first Tudor monarch?
[x] Henry VII
[ ] Elizabeth I
[ ] Henry VIII
[ ] Mary
Henry was a Lancastrian who ended the Wars of the Roses between the Yorkists and Lancastrians who were fighting for the throne
2. Who did Henry VII marry?
[x] Elizabeth of York
[ ] Mary of York
[ ] Katherine of York
[ ] Anne of York
Elizabeth was the daughter of the Yorkist King Edward IV. Henry sought to unite the Houses of Lancaster and York to bring peace to the kingdom
3. Who was Henry VIII's first wife?
[ ] Catherine Parr
[ ] Anne Boleyn
[x] Catherine of Aragon
[ ] Anne of Cleves
Henry split with the Catholic church so that he could divorce Catherine and marry Anne Boleyn
4. How many wives did Henry VIII have beheaded?
[ ] One
[x] Two
[ ] Three
[ ] Four
They were Anne Boleyn and Catherine Howard
5. Who succeeded Henry VIII?
[x] Edward VI
[ ] Elizabeth I
[ ] Mary I
[ ] Henry IX
Edward died when he was only 15 years old
6. Who was the 'nine day' queen?
[ ] Mary Queen of Scots
[ ] Mary I
[ ] Catherine Howard
[x] Lady Jane Grey
Jane was deposed by Mary I and was later executed for treason
7. What religion was Mary I?
[ ] Protestant
[ ] Quaker
[x] Catholic
[ ] Muslim
Mary was known as Bloody Mary because she had many Protestants killed
8. Who was the mother of Elizabeth I?
[ ] Catherine Howard
[ ] Catherine Parr
[ ] Catherine of Aragon
[x] Anne Boleyn
Henry VIII's three children each had different mothers: Mary was the daughter of Catherine of Aragon, Elizabeth was the daughter of Anne Boleyn and Edward was the son of Jane Seymour
9. How many years did Elizabeth I reign?
[ ] 10
[ ] 25
[x] 45
[ ] 60
Elizabeth's reign was longer than that of any other Tudor monarch
10. Who succeeded Elizabeth I?
[ ] George I
[x] James VI of Scotland
[ ] James II
[ ] Charles I
James became James I of England
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