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Queen Mary's father was Henry VIII.

Queen Mary Tudor 01

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.

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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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1 .

Mary became Queen of England in which year?

1549

1550

1553

1556

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

2 .

Who did she replace on the throne?

Edward V

Edward VI

Henry VII

Henry VIII

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

3 .

Who was Mary's mother?

Anne Boleyn

Catherine Howard

Catherine of Aragon

Jane Seymour

Henry VIII was her dad of course!

4 .

Which Catholic ruler became Mary's husband?

Ferdinand II of Portugal

Henry II of France

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

5 .

Those Protestants who died for their religion are called what?

Archangels

Martinets

Martyrs

Misericords

Mary ordered nearly 300 to be burned

6 .

Who was NOT burnt at the stake?

Hugh Latimer

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

7 .

Cranmer, Ridley and Latimer were burnt in which city?

Bath

London

Oxford

York

Many leading Protestants fled abroad

8 .

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

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

9 .

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

Calais

Cherbourg

Dieppe

Le Havre

It was our last possession in France

10 .

Mary's reign ended in which year?

1556

1558

1561

1563

The year that she died childless - possibly from flu or cancer

Author: Jan Crompton (KS3 Geography & History Teacher, Professional Quiz Writer)

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