- 1. Mary Tudor, the eldest daughter of King Henry VIII of England and his first wife Catherine of Aragon, is a pivotal figure in the history of the English monarchy, particularly noted for her passionate commitment to restoring Catholicism in England during her reign. After the tumultuous years of her father's reign, which saw the English Reformation break with the Roman Catholic Church, Mary ascended to the throne in 1553 following the death of her half-brother, Edward VI. As a devout Catholic, Mary was determined to reverse the Protestant reforms instituted by her father and continued by her brother, aiming to restore the papal authority that had been dismantled. Her reign was marked by significant and often brutal efforts to re-establish Catholic doctrine, including the notorious Marian Persecutions, which saw hundreds of Protestant reformers executed for their beliefs. Mary's return to Catholicism was not just a personal conviction but also a political strategy to strengthen her reign, as she sought to align England more closely with Catholic powers and the Pope. Despite her efforts, Mary's reign faced considerable opposition and resentment from Protestant factions, and her attempts to restore Catholicism ultimately sparked further divisions in English society, shaping the religious landscape for generations to come.
Who was Mary Tudor's father?
A) Edward VI B) Henry VIII C) Charles I D) James I
- 2. What religion did Mary Tudor restore during her reign?
A) Catholicism B) Judaism C) Protestantism D) Buddhism
- 3. Mary Tudor's mother was:
A) Catherine of Aragon B) Jane Seymour C) Catherine Howard D) Anne Boleyn
- 4. In what year did Mary Tudor become Queen of England?
A) 1509 B) 1649 C) 1553 D) 1603
- 5. Which Protestant leader was burned at the stake during Mary Tudor's reign?
A) John Calvin B) Martin Luther C) Thomas Cranmer D) John Knox
- 6. Who did Mary Tudor marry?
A) Philip II of Spain B) Louis XII of France C) Henry II of France D) Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor
- 7. Mary Tudor's half-sister who succeeded her as Queen of England was:
A) Margaret Tudor B) Catherine Parr C) Elizabeth I D) Jane Grey
- 8. Which rebellion against Mary Tudor's rule occurred in 1554 in protest of her marriage to Philip II of Spain?
A) Kett's Rebellion B) The Elizabethan Religious Settlement C) The Pilgrimage of Grace D) Wyatt's Rebellion
- 9. Who did Mary Tudor name as her heir following the death of her half-brother Edward VI?
A) Elizabeth I B) Mary, Queen of Scots C) Lady Jane Grey D) Catherine Grey
- 10. Where was Mary Tudor buried?
A) Saint Paul's Cathedral B) Canterbury Cathedral C) St. George's Chapel D) Westminster Abbey
- 11. Which of the following was a nickname given to Mary Tudor?
A) Good Queen Bess B) Bloody Mary C) The Virgin Queen D) Gloriana
- 12. During Mary Tudor's reign, the Crown lost control of which territories to the French?
A) Calais B) Edinburgh C) Dublin D) Cardiff
- 13. What title did Mary Tudor hold before she became Queen of England?
A) Queen consort B) Countess C) Duchess D) Princess
- 14. In what year did Mary Tudor die?
A) 1564 B) 1547 C) 1588 D) 1558
- 15. Who ruled England before Mary Tudor came to power?
A) Anne Boleyn B) Richard III C) Elizabeth I D) Edward VI
- 16. During Mary Tudor's reign, what title was given to the rebel Protestants who were executed?
A) Heretics B) Martyrs C) Insurgents D) Traitors
- 17. What relationship did Mary Tudor have with Elizabeth I?
A) Mother-daughter B) Sisters C) Cousins D) Half-sisters
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