The Tudors: Explore the Reign of England's Iconic Dynasty

Question 1

Which major religious event occurred during the Tudor period?

Accepted Answer

Dissolution of the Monasteries

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Spanish Armada

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Gunpowder Plot

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English Civil War

Question 2

Which factors were crucial in the Tudor dynasty's rise and establishment of power in England?

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Strong military, economic position, and skilled diplomacy

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Unpopularity of the Yorkists and promise of stability

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Religious reforms gaining popular support

Question 3

What was the main effect of the 1534 Act of Supremacy on the relationship between the English monarchy and the Catholic Church?

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The Act made Henry VIII the head of the Church of England, ending the Pope's authority.

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The Act had no significant impact on the Catholic Church's power in England.

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The Act was passed because Henry VIII wanted to divorce Catherine of Aragon.

Question 4

How did the English Reformation impact the daily lives of ordinary people in England?

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It strengthened the King's power and reduced the Church's influence in everyday life.

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It led to conflicts and persecution, particularly against those with different religious beliefs.

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It made everyone equal and improved the lives of the poor.

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It had little effect on most people's daily lives.

Question 5

Which factor contributed to Parliament's growing power during the Tudor period?

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Parliament's increasing role in making laws and managing money

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Tudor monarchs sharing power with Parliament

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Tudor monarchs abolishing Parliament

Question 6

How did the aristocracy influence politics and society in Tudor England?

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The aristocracy had great political power and social influence due to their positions in the royal court, the House of Lords, and their wealth and landholdings.

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The aristocracy had little political power because the monarchy had absolute power.

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The aristocracy's main role was in the military and administration, with little involvement in politics.

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The aristocracy's influence declined during the Tudor period because of the rise of the middle class.

Question 7

Which factor played a major role in triggering the Pilgrimage of Grace?

Accepted Answer

Enclosure of common lands

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Execution of Thomas More

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Threat of Spanish invasion

Question 8

During the Tudor period, Henry VII and his successors promoted the concept of humanism. Which human characteristic did humanism prioritize?

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Reason and learning

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Wealth and power

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Religious faith

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Tradition and customs

Question 9

Who became the first Tudor monarch after the Wars of the Roses?

Accepted Answer

Henry VII

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Henry VIII

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Elizabeth I

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Mary I

Question 10

Which Tudor monarch separated the Church of England from the authority of the Pope?

Accepted Answer

Henry VIII

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Edward VI

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Mary I

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Elizabeth I

Question 11

What was the name of the law that gave Henry VIII control over religious matters in England?

Accepted Answer

Act of Supremacy

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Magna Carta

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Bill of Rights

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Act of Union

Question 12

Who became Edward VI's guardian and ruled England during his childhood?

Accepted Answer

Edward Seymour

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Thomas Cromwell

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Thomas More

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William Cecil

Question 13

Which Tudor monarch earned the nickname 'Bloody Mary' due to her persecution of Protestants?

Accepted Answer

Mary I

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Elizabeth I

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Jane Grey

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Anne Boleyn

Question 14

Who was a famous playwright who lived and wrote 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 15

Who established the Tudor dynasty in England?

Accepted Answer

Henry VII

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Henry VIII

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Edward IV

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Richard III

Question 16

Who was the first Tudor monarch to break away from the authority of the Pope?

Accepted Answer

Henry VIII

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Henry VII

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Edward VI

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Mary I

Question 17

By which nickname was Queen Elizabeth I widely known?

Accepted Answer

The Virgin Queen

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Bloody Mary

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Good Queen Bess

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The Defender of the Faith

Question 18

What was the name of the attempted invasion of England by the Spanish in 1588?

Accepted Answer

The Spanish Armada

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The Spanish Conquest

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The Spanish War

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The Spanish Invasion

Question 19

What was the name of the royal family that ruled England during the Tudor period?

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The Tudor Dynasty

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The Plantagenet Dynasty

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The Stuart Dynasty

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The Lancaster Dynasty

Question 20

Who ascended to the English throne in 1485, marking the beginning of the Tudor dynasty?

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Henry VII

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Henry VIII

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Edward VI

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Mary I

Question 21

Which Tudor monarch, renowned for his religious reforms, established the Church of England?

Accepted Answer

Henry VIII

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Henry VII

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Edward VI

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Elizabeth I

Question 22

Who ruled England for an extended period of 44 years, earning the title 'Virgin Queen'?

Accepted Answer

Elizabeth I

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Mary I

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Anne Boleyn

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Catherine of Aragon

Question 23

Who was Henry VIII's first супруга, whose marriage annulment had significant consequences?

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 24

Which individual was denied the throne due to being declared illegitimate?

Accepted Answer

Lady Jane Grey

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Edward VI

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Mary I

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Elizabeth I

Question 25

Who served as Henry VIII's chief advisor and played a pivotal role in the Reformation?

Accepted Answer

Thomas Cromwell

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William Shakespeare

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Francis Bacon

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Christopher Marlowe

Question 26

Which Tudor monarch is known for their severe persecution of Protestants?

Accepted Answer

Mary I

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Henry VII

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Henry VIII

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Edward VI

Question 27

What was the significance of the Spanish Armada in English history?

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It was an unsuccessful invasion attempt by Spain

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It marked the end of the Tudor era

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It led to a peaceful settlement between England and Spain

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It resulted in the execution of Mary Queen of Scots

Question 28

Who was the first monarch of the Tudor dynasty?

Accepted Answer

Henry VII

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Henry VIII

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Edward VI

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Mary I

Question 29

Which nickname was associated with Henry VII's reign?

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Henry the Prudent

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Henry the Pious

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Henry the Wise

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Henry the Great

Question 30

Which of the following was NOT a significant religious event during the Tudor period?

Accepted Answer

The Spanish Armada

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The Reformation

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The Dissolution of the Monasteries

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The Act of Supremacy

Question 31

Who was the sole male heir of Henry VIII?

Accepted Answer

Edward VI

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Mary I

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Elizabeth I

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Jane Grey

Question 32

What primary factor contributed to the end of the Tudor dynasty?

Accepted Answer

Absence of a male heir

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Religious conflicts

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Foreign invasions

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Economic issues

Question 33

Which Tudor monarch was known for having multiple wives?

Accepted Answer

Henry VIII

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Edward VI

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Mary I

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Elizabeth I

Question 34

Which document established the Church of England as an independent entity?

Accepted Answer

The Act of Supremacy

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The Magna Carta

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The Petition of Right

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The Bill of Rights

Question 35

Who became the first Tudor king of England in 1485, after defeating Richard III at the Battle of Bosworth Field?

Accepted Answer

Henry VII

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Henry VIII

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Edward VI

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Mary I

Question 36

Which Tudor monarch is credited with establishing the Church of England in 1534, breaking away from the authority of the Catholic Church?

Accepted Answer

Henry VIII

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Henry VII

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Edward VI

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Elizabeth I

Question 37

Who is known as 'Bloody Mary' due to her persecution of Protestants during her reign from 1553 to 1558?

Accepted Answer

Mary I

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Elizabeth I

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Jane Grey

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Anne Boleyn

Question 38

Which Tudor monarch was known for their love of music, the arts, and exploration, during their reign from 1558 to 1603?

Accepted Answer

Elizabeth I

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Henry VII

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Henry VIII

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Edward VI

Question 39

When did the Tudor dynasty end with the death of the last Tudor monarch?

Accepted Answer

1603

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1558

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1588

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1625

Question 40

What was the main significance of the Act of Supremacy passed in 1534?

Accepted Answer

It declared the king to be the supreme head of the Church of England.

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It ended the Catholic Church's power in England.

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It led to the execution of many Protestant reformers.

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It established a new system of local government in England.

Question 41

What was a major impact of the Protestant Reformation on English society?

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It created a new social divide between Protestants and Catholics.

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It led to a decline in religious persecution.

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It strengthened the monarchy's authority.

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It had no significant impact on English society.

Question 42

Who was the first Tudor monarch to ascend to the throne of England?

Accepted Answer

Henry VII

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Henry VI

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Henry VIII

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Edward VI

Question 43

Which Tudor king was infamous for his numerous marriages and dramatic personal life?

Accepted Answer

Henry VIII

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Henry VII

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Edward VI

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James I

Question 44

Which Tudor monarch is recognized as England's longest-reigning female sovereign?

Accepted Answer

Elizabeth I

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Mary I

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Jane Grey

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Anne Boleyn

Question 45

What was the name of the legal document that gave the English monarch supreme authority over religious matters?

Accepted Answer

The Act of Supremacy

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The Magna Carta

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The Bill of Rights

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The Treaty of Versailles

Question 46

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Tudor society?

Accepted Answer

Widespread democratic principles and participation in government

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A rigid social hierarchy with clear distinctions between social classes

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Increasing literacy rates and a growing emphasis on education

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Urbanization and the rise of towns

Question 47

What was the primary objective of the Spanish Armada?

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To conquer England for Spain and bring it under Spanish rule

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To defend England from a potential Spanish invasion

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To establish a trade route to the Americas

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To spread Catholicism to England

Question 48

Who is credited as the 'father of the English Reformation' and played a key role in translating the Bible into English?

Accepted Answer

William Tyndale

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Thomas More

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Henry VIII

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John Calvin

Question 49

Who was crowned the first Tudor king of England in 1485?

Accepted Answer

Henry VII

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Henry V

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Edward IV

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Richard III

Question 50

Which major religious change did Henry VIII introduce in England?

Accepted Answer

The Reformation

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The Counter-Reformation

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The Restoration

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The Great Schism

Question 51

Who was known as 'Bloody Mary' during her reign?

Accepted Answer

Mary I

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Catherine of Aragon

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Anne Boleyn

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Jane Seymour

Question 52

Which of the following was NOT a reason for the execution of Anne Boleyn?

Accepted Answer

Murder

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Treason

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Adultery

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Heresy

Question 53

Who was the father of Elizabeth I?

Accepted Answer

Henry VIII

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Henry VII

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Edward VI

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Philip II of Spain

Question 54

What was the nickname for the period of relative peace and prosperity during Elizabeth I's reign?

Accepted Answer

The Golden Age

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The Silver Age

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The Bronze Age

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The Iron Age

Question 55

Which Tudor monarch was a committed Catholic?

Accepted Answer

Mary I

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Henry VII

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Henry VIII

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Edward VI

Question 56

Who was the illegitimate son of Henry VIII and Elizabeth Blount?

Accepted Answer

Henry FitzRoy

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Arthur Tudor

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Edward Tudor

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Richard Tudor

Question 57

How did the spread of Protestantism in England during the Tudor period challenge the existing social and political order?

Accepted Answer

It weakened the Catholic Church's authority, allowing new social classes to emerge.

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It weakened the monarchy's power and strengthened the Pope's authority.

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It had no significant impact on England's social and political structures.

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It led to greater religious tolerance and less persecution.

Question 58

How did humanism influence the intellectual atmosphere during the Tudor period?

Accepted Answer

By promoting the study of ancient Greek and Roman literature and ideas

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By reducing the influence of the Catholic Church

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By hindering scientific research

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By having no significant impact on the intellectual climate

Question 59

How did Parliament's influence on religious affairs evolve during the Tudor era?

Accepted Answer

Parliament's influence on religious matters grew over time.

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Parliament had no say in religious matters.

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Parliament's influence on religious matters stayed the same throughout the Tudor period.

Question 60

Thomas Cromwell and William Cecil were advisors to Tudor monarchs with contrasting economic policies. Which of the following best describes a key difference between their approaches?

Accepted Answer

Cromwell prioritized the king's wealth, while Cecil focused on the nation's economic growth.

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Both Cromwell and Cecil advocated for free trade.

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Cromwell's policies reduced inflation, while Cecil's led to an increase.

Question 61

How did Elizabeth I continue the economic policies established by her grandfather, Henry VII?

Accepted Answer

She promoted trade and exploration.

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She reduced taxes for the wealthy.

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She sold off royal property.

Question 62

During the Tudor period in England, what was the legal status of women?

Accepted Answer

Women were considered legal minors under the authority of their husbands or fathers.

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Women possessed the same legal rights as men.

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Women had the ability to easily divorce their husbands.

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Women were prohibited from working outside the home.

Question 63

How did the level of religious tolerance change during the Tudor period?

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It varied depending on the ruler and their policies.

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It steadily increased over time.

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It stayed the same throughout the period.

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It was completely absent during the entire period.

Question 64

Who was the first monarch of the Tudor dynasty?

Accepted Answer

Henry VII

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Mary I

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Henry VIII

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Edward VI