- 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) 1509
C) 1485
D) 1521
- 2. What is the name of Henry VIII's first wife?
A) Anne Boleyn
B) Jane Seymour
C) Catherine of Aragon
D) Catherine Parr
- 3. Which of the following titles did NOT belong to Henry VIII?
A) King of England
B) King of France
C) Holy Roman Emperor
D) King of Ireland
- 4. Who was Henry VIII's fifth wife?
A) Anne Boleyn
B) Anne of Cleves
C) Jane Seymour
D) Catherine Howard
- 5. Which of the following monarchs succeeded Henry VIII?
A) James I
B) Mary I
C) Edward VI
D) Elizabeth I
- 6. In which battle was Henry VIII personally involved in the fighting?
A) Battle of Crecy
B) Battle of Bosworth Field
C) Battle of Agincourt
D) Battle of the Spurs
- 7. Who was the Archbishop of Canterbury that annulled Henry VIII's marriage to Catherine of Aragon?
A) Thomas Cranmer
B) Thomas More
C) John Fisher
D) Thomas Wolsey
- 8. Which of the following wives of Henry VIII gave birth to his only male heir?
A) Catherine of Aragon
B) Anne of Cleves
C) Jane Seymour
D) Anne Boleyn
- 9. Who was the mother of Henry VIII?
A) Catherine of Aragon
B) Elizabeth of York
C) Margaret Beaufort
D) Anne Boleyn
- 10. Who was the last wife of Henry VIII?
A) Catherine Parr
B) Jane Seymour
C) Catherine Howard
D) Anne of Cleves
- 11. Who was Henry VIII's Chancellor responsible for the annulment of his marriage to Catherine of Aragon?
A) Thomas Wolsey
B) Thomas Cranmer
C) Thomas More
D) Thomas Cromwell
- 12. Which of the following was NOT married to Henry VIII?
A) Mary I
B) Anne Boleyn
C) Catherine of Aragon
D) Jane Seymour
- 13. Which queen was executed during Henry VIII's reign?
A) Anne of Cleves
B) Catherine Parr
C) Anne Boleyn
D) Jane Seymour
- 14. When did Henry VIII die?
A) 1515
B) 1547
C) 1556
D) 1528
- 15. What was the name of the last Tudor monarch?
A) Elizabeth I
B) Mary I
C) Jane Grey
D) Edward VI
- 16. What was the birth name of Henry VIII?
A) James Tudor
B) Edward Tudor
C) Henry Tudor
D) Richard Tudor
- 17. How many wives did Henry VIII have in total?
A) 4
B) 6
C) 5
D) 3
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