By marrying the wife of his late brother, Catharine of Aragon. His late brother died with no heir.
100
What religion was Mary I?
Catholic
100
How many wives did Henry VIII have?
Six
100
Elizabeth I was queen of England and_____?
Ireland
100
How many monarchs were there of the Tudor monarchy?
5 crowned monarchs, Lady Jane Grey reigned for nine days. Henry VII, Henry VIII, Edward, Mary, Elizabeth.
200
Why did Henry VIII separate from the Catholic church?
He wanted to divorce his wife, Catharine of Aragon, and the Pope would not allow it, as a result the Church of England was created.
200
Why is Queen Mary I called "Bloody Mary"?
She killed hundreds of Protestants because they went against her Catholic beliefs.
200
Who is believed to be Henry VIII's favorite wife?
Jane Seymour
200
How is Queen Elizabeth related to Mary I?
They are half-sisters
200
In the English state after the separation from the Catholic church what was the role of the Monarch?
Head of Church of England, and Head of State
300
What became of the church land which Henry VIII seized from the church
It became royal parks and hunting grounds
300
What did the mass killings during her reign strengthen?
Anti-Catholic sentiment
300
What is the "King's Great Matter"?
Henry VIII's attempt to annul his marriage with Catharine of Aragon and marry Anne Boleyn.
300
Why do Catholics not recognize Elizabeth I as Queen?
Elizabeth I was a product of the marriage of Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn (marriage not annulled of Catharine of Aragon beforehand)
300
What did the Tudor monarchy do for Britain?
During the 118 year tudor dynasty England became wealthier, towns flourished, and more schools and Universities were established.
400
What parks in London were seized by Henry VIII?
Regents Park, St. James Park, Hyde Park, and Battersea Park
400
Who did Mary I marry?
Phillip II of Spain
400
Out of Henry's wives how many were divorced or executed?
4 total, 2 divorced, 2 executed
400
Why was Queen Elizabeth's successor considered a Catholic martyr?
Mary Queen of Scotts was convicted of plotting to murder Elizabeth and was executed.
400
Henry VII became King of England in 1485 after winning the Battle of ______?
Bosworth Feild
500
What was the main reason why England experienced unrest under the rule of Henry VIII's children?
religious conflicts
500
To whom did Mary speak this to? "There are only two things: soul and body. My soul I offer to God, and my body to Your Grace's service, and so it may please you to take away my life rather than the old religion in which I desire to live and die"
Edward VI, after he questioned her religion
500
What wife had the skill to survive a separation from Henry ad eventually came to be known as the Kings "sister"?
Anne of Cleves
500
What problems did Elizabeth inherit with the throne?
War with France and religious disputes
500
Who was first in line for the throne after Henry VII?
His eldest son, Arthur, who died before he could assume the throne.