Henry's Life
In what year was Henry VIII born?
1491
How many wives did Henry VIII have?
Six
How many of Henry’s children became king or queen?
What was the group of people who worked for Henry at the palace called?
The King’s Court
What musical instrument did Henry play?
The Lute
Who was Henry’s father?
Henry VII
What was the name of Henry’s first wife?
Catherine of Aragon
What was the name of Henry’s only son?
Edward
What kind of meat did Henry eat a lot of?
Beef and pork
What sport did Henry like when he was young?
Jousting
How old was Henry when he became king?
17 years old
Which wife gave birth to Edward VI?
Jane Seymour
Which daughter was called “Bloody Mary”?
Mary I
What kind of clothes did Henry wear to look rich?
Silk and velvet with gold and jewels
Why did Henry become very big and heavy later in life?
A bad leg injury and bad health
Name one of Henry’s favourite palaces.
Hampton Court Palace
Which wife was executed for treason and adultery?
Anne Boleyn
Which daughter became one of the most famous queens?
Elizabeth I
Who was Henry’s main helper for many years?
What colour did Tudor kings often wear to show they were rich?
Purple
What was the name of Henry’s royal family?
The Tudor dynasty
What is the famous rhyme that helps remember the fates of Henry’s wives?
Divorced, beheaded, died, divorced, beheaded, survived
Put Henry’s children in the order they ruled.
Edward VI --> Mary I --> Elizabeth I
What were the big parties with food, music, and dancing called?
Banquets
What is the name of the song Henry wrote?
“Pastime with Good Company”