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House of Tudor 1 Trivia Quiz

I am fascinated by British Royalty. I hope you share this interest. Enjoy!

A multiple-choice quiz by valjoedg. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
valjoedg

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
239,813

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
4924

Awards
Top 35% Quiz

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Question 1 of 10

1. Which cousin of Elizabeth I did Robert Dudley marry? Hint

Catherine Howard

Lettice Knollys

Mary Queen of Scots

Lady Jane Grey

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Question 2 of 10

2. Under which sovereign was Elizabeth (as Princess) sent to the Tower of London? Hint

Henry VII

Henry VIII

Mary I

Edward VI

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Question 3 of 10

3. Who helped to bring down Queen Anne Boleyn and later urged Henry to marry Queen Anne of Cleves? Hint

Archbishop Cranmer

Thomas Duke of Norfolk

Thomas Cromwell

Bishop Gardiner

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Question 4 of 10

4. What year did the Spanish Armada set sail against England? Hint

1600

1558

1570

1588

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Question 5 of 10

5. What year did Elizabeth I die? Hint

1533

1558

1776

1603

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which uncle did Edward VI have executed in 1549? Hint

Arthur of Wales

John Dudley

Henry VIII

Thomas Seymour

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Question 7 of 10

7. Who was the last king in the House of York? Hint

Richard III

Richard II

Richard I

Richard IV

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Question 8 of 10

8. Of Henry VIII's wives who was NOT a lady-in-waiting to a previous wife? Hint

Catherine Howard

Anne of Cleves

Jane Seymour

Anne Boleyn

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Question 9 of 10

9. How many of Henry VII and Elizabeth of York's six children got married? Hint

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Question 10 of 10

10. In what year did Henry VII die? Hint

1547

1509

1603

1558

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which cousin of Elizabeth I did Robert Dudley marry?

Answer: Lettice Knollys

Catherine died when Elizabeth was eight. Mary married three times (none to Dudley). Lady Jane Grey was executed with Guilford Dudley, Robert's brother.

2. Under which sovereign was Elizabeth (as Princess) sent to the Tower of London?

Answer: Mary I

Edward loved Elizabeth too much to imprison her. Henry VII died in 1509, some twenty-four years before Elizabeth was born. Henry VIII claimed to love his daughters and did not imprison them.

3. Who helped to bring down Queen Anne Boleyn and later urged Henry to marry Queen Anne of Cleves?

Answer: Thomas Cromwell

Cromwell was one of the men who brought down Anne Boleyn by accusing her of adultery and incest. He of course helped to choose Anne of Cleves.

4. What year did the Spanish Armada set sail against England?

Answer: 1588

Elizabeth I began her reign in 1558. In 1570 Pope Pius V issued a bull declaring Elizabeth deposed! In 1600 she issued a charter to the East India Company [of London].

5. What year did Elizabeth I die?

Answer: 1603

Elizabeth was born in 1533 and died in 1603, just shy of her 70th birthday. However, no previous English sovereign had reached this age.

6. Which uncle did Edward VI have executed in 1549?

Answer: Thomas Seymour

His uncle (Henry VIII's brother) Arthur died in 1502, 35 years before Edward was even thought of. Thomas Seymour was charged with trying to abduct Edward and marry him off to Lady Jane Grey. It was also alleged that he himself planned to marry Elizabeth (Edward's sister).

7. Who was the last king in the House of York?

Answer: Richard III

Richard III, Head of the House of York, was killed in battle at Bosworth Field thus making Henry Tudor the King Henry VII. Richard I died in France. Richard II died of stavation.

8. Of Henry VIII's wives who was NOT a lady-in-waiting to a previous wife?

Answer: Anne of Cleves

Anne Boleyn was a lady-in-waiting to Catherine of Aragon. Jane Seymour was a lady-in-waiting to Anne Boleyn. Catherine Howard was a lady-in-waiting to Anne of Cleves.

9. How many of Henry VII and Elizabeth of York's six children got married?

Answer: 4

Arthur married once but died soon after. Margaret married three times once to the King of Scotland. Henry VIII married 6 times. Mary married twice once to the King of France. Two children died young.

10. In what year did Henry VII die?

Answer: 1509

Henry VIII died in 1547. Elizabeth I died in 1603. Mary I died in 1558.

Source: Author valjoedg

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