Tudor Britain: Explore the Reign of the Tudor Dynasty

Question 1

Which of these is NOT a good source of information about the Tudor period?

Accepted Answer

A history book written in the 21st century

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A painting from the Tudor period

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A book about the life of Henry VIII

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A song that was popular during the Tudor period

Question 2

How did the Protestant Reformation affect England under the Tudor king, Henry VIII?

Accepted Answer

The king became the leader of the Church of England.

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England remained a Catholic country.

Question 3

Who was the first Tudor king of England?

Accepted Answer

Henry VII

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Henry VIII

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Edward VI

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Mary I

Question 4

During the Tudor era, which invention allowed for the mass production of books, making it easier to spread knowledge?

Accepted Answer

Printing press

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Telescope

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Steam engine

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Spinning jenny

Question 5

How did the daily lives of children in Tudor times differ from the lives of children today?

Accepted Answer

Children in Tudor times were expected to contribute to their families' livelihoods by working in the fields or at home.

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Children in Tudor times had more free time to play because they didn't have to attend school.

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Children in Tudor times had a greater variety of toys to play with, made from various materials.

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Children in Tudor times received a formal education similar to children today.

Question 6

Which Tudor King declared himself the leader of 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 7

After King Henry VIII dissolved the monasteries, who received all their land and property?

Accepted Answer

The King

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The poor

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Other countries

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Nobody

Question 8

How did the Tudor dynasty change the power balance between the monarch and Parliament?

Accepted Answer

The Tudors increased their own power and reduced the power of Parliament.

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The Tudors gave Parliament more power to make laws.

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The Tudors made the monarch less powerful and gave more power to Parliament.

Question 9

Why was the Spanish Armada a turning point in Tudor history?

Accepted Answer

England's victory showed it had become a strong navy.

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The Spanish Armada's defeat ended the Tudor dynasty.

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The Spanish Armada's victory made Spain a Protestant country.

Question 10

Which of these is NOT a famous cultural contribution from the Tudor period?

Accepted Answer

People becoming Protestants

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The plays of William Shakespeare

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The Globe Theatre

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The invention of printing

Question 11

How did trade and exploration change England a lot during the Tudor period?

Accepted Answer

England got richer and stronger.

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England lost its colonies.

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England became a place for learning.

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England's population got smaller.

Question 12

How did the Tudor dynasty influence the English language?

Accepted Answer

They introduced new words from Latin and Greek.

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They established stricter spelling and grammar rules.

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They had no impact on the English language.

Question 13

How can you find evidence of the Tudor period in our lives today?

Accepted Answer

Some of the buildings we use today were built during the Tudor period.

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Some of the words we use today are the same as those spoken during the Tudor period.

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Some of the laws we follow today were first introduced during the Tudor period.

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Most of the sports we play today were invented during the Tudor period.

Question 14

During the Tudor era, how did religion affect what happened?

Accepted Answer

People who didn't follow the official religion were punished.

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Religion didn't affect what happened during the Tudor era.

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People were allowed to practice any religion they wanted.

Question 15

In Tudor times, if someone secretly disagreed with the king or queen, what might they do to quietly show their disapproval?

Accepted Answer

Spread rumors about the king or queen, or hide religious objects that were not allowed.

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Write a letter to the king or queen expressing their opinion.

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Organize a secret protest to discuss their concerns.

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Start a rebellion against the king or queen and their supporters.

Question 16

Who was the first king of the Tudor dynasty?

Accepted Answer

Henry VII

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Henry VIII

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Edward VI

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Elizabeth I

Question 17

Which Tudor king had many wives?

Accepted Answer

Henry VIII

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Henry VII

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Edward VI

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None of them

Question 18

Who was the only legitimate son of Henry VIII?

Accepted Answer

Edward VI

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Mary I

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Elizabeth I

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None of them

Question 19

Which Tudor queen is known as the '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 20

Which of the following was NOT a major social change during the Tudor period?

Accepted Answer

Decline of the monarchy

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Increased literacy

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Rise of the middle class

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Expansion of trade

Question 21

What was the name of the religious movement that began in England during the Tudor period?

Accepted Answer

The Protestant Reformation

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The Catholic Counter-Reformation

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The Renaissance

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The Enlightenment

Question 22

Which Tudor monarch was known for their love of music and the arts?

Accepted Answer

Elizabeth I

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Henry VII

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Henry VIII

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Edward VI

Question 23

Who was the powerful minister who served as Henry VIII's chief advisor?

Accepted Answer

Thomas Cromwell

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Thomas More

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William Shakespeare

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Geoffrey Chaucer

Question 24

Who became the first king of the Tudor dynasty?

Accepted Answer

Henry VII

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Henry VIII

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Edward VI

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Elizabeth I

Question 25

What was the symbol of the Tudor dynasty?

Accepted Answer

The Tudor Rose

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The Lion Rampant

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The Three Lions

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The Unicorn

Question 26

Which Tudor king had six wives?

Accepted Answer

Henry VIII

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Henry VII

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Edward VI

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Elizabeth I

Question 27

What was the name of the religious movement that led to England breaking away from the Catholic Church?

Accepted Answer

The Reformation

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The Enlightenment

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The Renaissance

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The Industrial Revolution

Question 28

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 29

What was the name of the famous warship built during Henry VIII's reign?

Accepted Answer

The Mary Rose

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The Golden Hind

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The Mayflower

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The Victory

Question 30

Who was Henry VIII's chief advisor?

Accepted Answer

Thomas Cromwell

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William Cecil

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Thomas More

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Francis Drake

Question 31

Which Tudor monarch dissolved the monasteries?

Accepted Answer

Henry VIII

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Henry VII

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Edward VI

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Elizabeth I

Question 32

Who was the famous explorer who sailed around the world during Elizabeth I's reign?

Accepted Answer

Sir Francis Drake

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Christopher Columbus

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Vasco da Gama

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Ferdinand Magellan

Question 33

Who became the first Tudor king after the War of the Roses?

Accepted Answer

Henry VII

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Henry VIII

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Edward VI

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Elizabeth I

Question 34

Which of Henry VIII's wives was executed for treason?

Accepted Answer

Anne Boleyn

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Catherine of Aragon

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Jane Seymour

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Anne of Cleves

Question 35

Who was the famous explorer who sailed to America during Elizabeth I's reign?

Accepted Answer

Sir Walter Raleigh

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Christopher Columbus

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Ferdinand Magellan

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James Cook

Question 36

Why is Queen Elizabeth I known as the 'Virgin Queen'?

Accepted Answer

She never married.

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She had a secret husband.

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She had many children.

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She was a very religious woman.

Question 37

Who was NOT a key figure in the Tudor court?

Accepted Answer

Oliver Cromwell

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Thomas More

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William Shakespeare

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Anne Boleyn

Question 38

What document declared England to be a Protestant nation?

Accepted Answer

Act of Supremacy

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Magna Carta

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English Bill of Rights

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Habeas Corpus Act

Question 39

Which Tudor king is considered one of the most famous and powerful rulers in English history?

Accepted Answer

Henry VIII

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Henry VII

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Edward VI

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Elizabeth I

Question 40

Who started 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 41

Which Tudor king had many wives?

Accepted Answer

Henry VIII

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Henry VII

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Edward VI

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Elizabeth I

Question 42

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

Accepted Answer

The English Reformation

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The Protestant Reformation

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The Catholic Reformation

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The Lutheran Reformation

Question 43

Who was the first female ruler in the Tudor dynasty?

Accepted Answer

Elizabeth I

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Mary I

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Anne Boleyn

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Jane Seymour

Question 44

Who was the English explorer who sailed around the world during the reign of Elizabeth I?

Accepted Answer

Sir Francis Drake

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Christopher Columbus

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Ferdinand Magellan

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James Cook

Question 45

What was the main material used to build Tudor houses?

Accepted Answer

Wood

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Stone

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Brick

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Concrete

Question 46

Which of these was a favourite Tudor pastime?

Accepted Answer

Jousting

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Football

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Cricket

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Tennis

Question 47

Who was the famous Tudor artist who painted portraits of the royal family?

Accepted Answer

Hans Holbein the Younger

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Leonardo da Vinci

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William Shakespeare

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Michelangelo

Question 48

Who was the first king of the Tudor dynasty?

Accepted Answer

Henry VII

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Henry VIII

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Edward VI

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Elizabeth I

Question 49

Who was the only Tudor monarch to remain unmarried?

Accepted Answer

Elizabeth I

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Henry VII

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Henry VIII

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Edward VI

Question 50

What was the name of the law that made the monarch the head of the Church of England?

Accepted Answer

Act of Supremacy

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Act of Toleration

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Act of Union

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Act of Navigation

Question 51

Which Tudor palace was built by Henry VIII as a symbol of his power?

Accepted Answer

Hampton Court Palace

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Windsor Castle

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Tower of London

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Palace of Whitehall

Question 52

What was the name of the plot to assassinate Elizabeth I in 1586?

Accepted Answer

The Babington Plot

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The Essex Rebellion

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The Gunpowder Plot

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The Pilgrimage of Grace

Question 53

Which of the following is a characteristic of Tudor architecture?

Accepted Answer

Intricate carvings and half-timbered exteriors

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Large windows and bright colours

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Pointed arches and vaulted ceilings

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Classical columns and symmetrical facades

Question 54

Who was the first king in the Tudor dynasty?

Accepted Answer

Henry VII

Answer

Henry VIII

Answer

Edward VI

Answer

James I

Question 55

Which king dissolved the monasteries?

Accepted Answer

Henry VIII

Answer

Henry VII

Answer

Edward VI

Answer

James I

Question 56

What was the purpose of the Spanish Armada?

Accepted Answer

To invade England

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To defend Spain from attack

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To explore the New World

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To establish a Catholic monarchy in England

Question 57

What was the name of the law that made Henry VIII the head of the Church of England?

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 Declaration of Independence

Question 58

Who was known as the 'Virgin Queen'?

Accepted Answer

Elizabeth I

Answer

Anne Boleyn

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Mary I

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Jane Grey

Question 59

What was a major social change that happened during the Tudor period?

Accepted Answer

The growth of the middle class

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The end of the feudal system

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The increase in poverty

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The Black Death

Question 60

Which Tudor monarch was famous for their lavish lifestyle?

Accepted Answer

Henry VIII

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Henry VII

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Edward VI

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Elizabeth I

Question 61

Which is NOT a feature of Tudor architecture?

Accepted Answer

Gothic arches

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Large windows

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Elaborate decoration

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Symmetrical design

Question 62

Who was the most famous Tudor king?

Accepted Answer

King Henry the Eighth

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King Henry the Seventh

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King Edward the Sixth

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Queen Elizabeth the First

Question 63

Which famous explorer lived during the Tudor period and sailed around the world?

Accepted Answer

Francis Drake

Answer

Christopher Columbus

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Ferdinand Magellan

Answer

Vasco da Gama

Question 64

What was the name of the large palace where the Tudor kings and queens lived?

Accepted Answer

Hampton Court Palace

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Buckingham Palace

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Windsor Castle

Answer

The Tower of London