- 1. Henry VIII Tudor, the second son of Henry VII of England and Elizabeth of York, was born on June 28, 1491. He became King of England in 1509 after the death of his father, and his reign is often remembered for significant political and religious transformation. As a monarch, Henry VIII was known for his larger-than-life personality, ambitious policies, and notorious marital history, which included six marriages in a quest to secure a male heir. This quest led to the English Reformation, as his desire to annul his marriage to Catherine of Aragon ultimately resulted in the Church of England breaking away from the authority of the Pope and the Roman Catholic Church. His reign was marked by a blend of artistic patronage, military expeditions, and the establishment of the Royal Navy, alongside a tumultuous and often brutal consolidation of power that included the execution of dissenters, such as Sir Thomas More. Henry VIII's legacy is a complex interplay of cultural renaissance, religious upheaval, and personal drama, making him one of the most debated and studied figures in English history.
When did Henry VIII become King of England?
A) 1555
B) 1485
C) 1521
D) 1509
- 2. What is the name of Henry VIII's first wife?
A) Jane Seymour
B) Catherine Parr
C) Catherine of Aragon
D) Anne Boleyn
- 3. Which of the following titles did NOT belong to Henry VIII?
A) King of France
B) King of England
C) King of Ireland
D) Holy Roman Emperor
- 4. Who was Henry VIII's fifth wife?
A) Jane Seymour
B) Catherine Howard
C) Anne of Cleves
D) Anne Boleyn
- 5. Which of the following monarchs succeeded Henry VIII?
A) Edward VI
B) James I
C) Elizabeth I
D) Mary I
- 6. In which battle was Henry VIII personally involved in the fighting?
A) Battle of Bosworth Field
B) Battle of Crecy
C) Battle of the Spurs
D) Battle of Agincourt
- 7. Who was the Archbishop of Canterbury that annulled Henry VIII's marriage to Catherine of Aragon?
A) Thomas More
B) John Fisher
C) Thomas Cranmer
D) Thomas Wolsey
- 8. Which of the following wives of Henry VIII gave birth to his only male heir?
A) Jane Seymour
B) Catherine of Aragon
C) Anne of Cleves
D) Anne Boleyn
- 9. Who was the mother of Henry VIII?
A) Anne Boleyn
B) Catherine of Aragon
C) Margaret Beaufort
D) Elizabeth of York
- 10. Who was the last wife of Henry VIII?
A) Jane Seymour
B) Catherine Howard
C) Anne of Cleves
D) Catherine Parr
- 11. Who was Henry VIII's Chancellor responsible for the annulment of his marriage to Catherine of Aragon?
A) Thomas Cromwell
B) Thomas More
C) Thomas Cranmer
D) Thomas Wolsey
- 12. Which of the following was NOT married to Henry VIII?
A) Catherine of Aragon
B) Jane Seymour
C) Mary I
D) Anne Boleyn
- 13. Which queen was executed during Henry VIII's reign?
A) Anne Boleyn
B) Anne of Cleves
C) Catherine Parr
D) Jane Seymour
- 14. When did Henry VIII die?
A) 1515
B) 1556
C) 1528
D) 1547
- 15. What was the name of the last Tudor monarch?
A) Edward VI
B) Elizabeth I
C) Mary I
D) Jane Grey
- 16. What was the birth name of Henry VIII?
A) Richard Tudor
B) Henry Tudor
C) James Tudor
D) Edward Tudor
- 17. How many wives did Henry VIII have in total?
A) 3
B) 5
C) 6
D) 4
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