Tudor Dynasty: Explore the History of England's Royal Family

Question 1

During the Tudor era, how did the Renaissance, a time of great cultural change, influence painting in England?

Accepted Answer

Portraits became more realistic.

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Religious subjects were the only ones painted.

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Bright colors and large brushstrokes were used.

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Ancient Greek and Roman art was ignored.

Question 2

Who became the first Tudor king of England in 1485?

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Henry VII

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Henry VIII

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Edward VI

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Elizabeth I

Question 3

What was a 'Star Chamber'?

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A special court that dealt with cases involving the king or government

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A royal palace

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A type of military fortification

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A form of entertainment

Question 4

How did the Tudor dynasty come to an end?

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With the death of Elizabeth I, who had no direct heir

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After the defeat of the Spanish Armada

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With the rise of the Stuart dynasty

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With the start of the English Civil War

Question 5

Who was the first king of the Tudor dynasty?

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Henry VII

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Henry VI

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Edward VI

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James I

Question 6

Which of these was NOT a religious change introduced by Henry VIII?

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The Spanish Armada

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The Act of Supremacy

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The Dissolution of the Monasteries

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The Book of Common Prayer

Question 7

Who was the Queen of England known as the 'Virgin Queen'?

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Elizabeth I

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Mary I

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Anne Boleyn

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Catherine of Aragon

Question 8

What was the name of the new Protestant Church established in England by Henry VIII?

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The Church of England

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The Lutheran Church

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The Catholic Church

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The Church of Scotland

Question 9

Which of these events happened during the reign of Elizabeth I?

Accepted Answer

The Spanish Armada

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The Battle of Bosworth Field

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The Pilgrimage of Grace

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The Dissolution of the Monasteries

Question 10

What was the name of the royal council established by Henry VII to advise him on government matters?

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The Privy Council

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The Star Chamber

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The Court of Chancery

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The Court of Common Pleas

Question 11

Who was the first king of the Tudor dynasty in England?

Accepted Answer

Henry VII

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Henry VIII

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Elizabeth I

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James I

Question 12

Which Tudor king had six wives and is famous for his many marriages?

Accepted Answer

Henry VIII

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Henry VII

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Edward VI

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James I

Question 13

Who was known as the 'Virgin Queen' and ruled England during a long and successful reign?

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Elizabeth I

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Anne Boleyn

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Mary I

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Jane Grey

Question 14

What was the name of the religious change that happened during the Tudor period, separating England from the Catholic Church?

Accepted Answer

The English Reformation

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The Spanish Armada

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The War of the Roses

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The Pilgrimage of Grace

Question 15

Which of the following was NOT an important event during the Tudor dynasty?

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The Battle of Hastings

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The dissolution of the monasteries

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The defeat of the Spanish Armada

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The establishment of the Protestant Church of England

Question 16

Who was the first wife of Henry VIII?

Accepted Answer

Catherine of Aragon

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Anne Boleyn

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Jane Seymour

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Anne of Cleves

Question 17

What was the name of the document that declared the king as the supreme head of the Church of England?

Accepted Answer

The Act of Supremacy

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The Act of Succession

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The Book of Common Prayer

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The Articles of Religion

Question 18

What was the name of the rebellion against Henry VIII's religious reforms in the north of England, led by Robert Aske?

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The Pilgrimage of Grace

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The Prayer Book Rebellion

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The Western Rebellion

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The Cornish Rebellion

Question 19

Which Tudor monarch is well-known for having six wives?

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Henry VIII

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Henry VII

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Edward VI

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Elizabeth I

Question 20

What was the name of the religious movement that started during the Tudor period that challenged the authority of the Pope?

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Protestant Reformation

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Catholic Reformation

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Puritanism

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Baptism

Question 21

Who led the Spanish Armada against England in 1588?

Accepted Answer

Philip II of Spain

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Henry VIII of England

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Elizabeth I of England

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Martin Luther

Question 22

Which Tudor monarch was known as the "Virgin Queen"?

Accepted Answer

Elizabeth I

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Henry VII

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Henry VIII

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Edward VI

Question 23

What was the most important result of the Spanish Armada's defeat?

Accepted Answer

England became a powerful country in the world.

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England lost its American colonies.

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Spain conquered England.

Question 24

Who was the first ruler of the Tudor dynasty in England?

Accepted Answer

Henry VII

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Henry VIII

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Edward VI

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Elizabeth I

Question 25

Which Tudor monarch was known as 'Bloody Mary' because of her persecution of Protestants?

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Mary I

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Henry VII

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Henry VIII

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Elizabeth I

Question 26

What was the name of Henry VIII's only surviving male heir?

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Edward VI

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Mary I

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Elizabeth I

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James I

Question 27

Which major religious event took place during the Tudor period, leading to England's break from the Catholic Church?

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The Reformation

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The Spanish Armada

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The Gunpowder Plot

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The Battle of Agincourt

Question 28

What was the name of the document that established the Church of England as separate from the Catholic Church?

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The Act of Supremacy

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The Magna Carta

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The Treaty of Paris

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The Bill of Rights

Question 29

What was the main purpose of the Spanish Armada that was sent by King Philip II of Spain?

Accepted Answer

To invade England and overthrow Queen Elizabeth I

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To establish a Spanish colony in the Americas

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To support the Catholic rebellion in Scotland

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To transport gold from Spain to England

Question 30

Which English monarch led the defeat of the Spanish Armada?

Accepted Answer

Elizabeth I

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Henry VIII

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Mary I

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Edward VI

Question 31

Which of the following was a renowned literary figure who wrote plays and sonnets during the Tudor period?

Accepted Answer

William Shakespeare

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Geoffrey Chaucer

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Jane Austen

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Charles Dickens

Question 32

How did the Tudor monarchs increase their authority?

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They confiscated lands from powerful nobles and granted them to their loyal followers.

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They levied high taxes on the common people.

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They forged alliances with other nations.

Question 33

Which of the following monarchs was the first of the Tudor dynasty?

Accepted Answer

Henry VII

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Henry VIII

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Elizabeth I

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James I

Question 34

Which Tudor monarch is famous for dissolving the monasteries?

Accepted Answer

Henry VIII

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Henry VII

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Edward VI

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Mary I

Question 35

Who is known as the 'Virgin Queen' of England?

Accepted Answer

Elizabeth I

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Anne Boleyn

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Mary I

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Catherine Parr

Question 36

Which act established the Church of England?

Accepted Answer

Act of Supremacy

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Act of Union

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Act of Settlement

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Act of Treason

Question 37

Which of these events happened during Queen Elizabeth I's reign?

Accepted Answer

The Spanish Armada

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The Battle of Bosworth Field

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The Pilgrimage of Grace

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The Dissolution of the Monasteries

Question 38

Which of these queens was NOT married to King Henry the Eighth?

Accepted Answer

Queen Victoria

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Catherine of Aragon

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Anne Boleyn

Question 39

During the Tudor period, what change occurred in the social structure of England?

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The king's power increased, while the nobles' power decreased.

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The gap between the wealthy and the poor widened.

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The population of England remained largely unchanged.

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Education became accessible to all English citizens.

Question 40

How did religious beliefs affect England's relationships with other countries during the Tudor period?

Accepted Answer

England's friendships with other countries often depended on the religious beliefs of their leaders.

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England was friendly with all European countries.

Question 41

Who ascended to the English throne and began the Tudor dynasty in 1485?

Accepted Answer

Henry VII

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Richard III

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Edward V

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Henry VI

Question 42

Which of the following monarchs, known for her religious persecution, earned the title 'Bloody Mary'?

Accepted Answer

Mary I

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Elizabeth I

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Lady Jane Grey

Question 43

Which of these events occurred during the reign of Elizabeth I?

Accepted Answer

The defeat of the Spanish Armada

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The Gunpowder Plot

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The Battle of Agincourt

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The signing of the Magna Carta

Question 44

Who was the final monarch of the Tudor dynasty?

Accepted Answer

Elizabeth I

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Henry VIII

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Mary I

Question 45

Following the Tudors, which dynasty assumed the English throne?

Accepted Answer

The Stuarts

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The Bourbons

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The Hanovers

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The Plantagenets

Question 46

Which of the following was NOT a distinctive feature of the Tudor era?

Accepted Answer

Widespread religious freedom

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Flourishing cultural and artistic achievements

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Significant economic growth

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Periods of relative political stability

Question 47

What was the main consequence of the Reformation in England?

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Religious and political upheaval, including conflicts and persecutions

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Strengthening of the Catholic Church's authority

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Increased social equality and economic prosperity

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Establishment of a stable and harmonious society