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Tudor Era Knowledge Quiz

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Tudor Era Knowledge Quiz

Tudor rose and crown illustration

👑 Part 1: Multiple Choice

1. Who was the first Tudor monarch?

Henry VIII

Henry VII

Elizabeth I

Edward VI

2. How many wives did Henry VIII have?

4

5

6

7

3. Which battle established Henry VII as king?

Battle of Hastings

Battle of Bosworth Field

Battle of Agincourt

Battle of Flodden

4. Elizabeth I was known as the _______ Queen.

Iron

Virgin

Golden

Warrior

5. Which of these were common Tudor pastimes? (Select all that apply)

Tennis

Jousting

Bear-baiting

Football (soccer)

✏️ Part 2: Fill in the Blanks & Short Answers

6. Complete the sentence:

The Spanish _________ was defeated by the English navy in _______.

7. Name two of Henry VIII's six wives:
8. What was the main religion in England before Henry VIII's break with Rome?
9. Explain in 2-3 sentences why Henry VIII wanted to divorce Catherine of Aragon:
10. What was the name of the royal dynasty that ruled before the Tudors?

🎭 Part 3: Tudor Life & Culture

11. Match the Tudor monarch to their nickname or description:
Henry VIII
Mary I
Elizabeth I
Edward VI
Gloriana
Bloody Mary
The Boy King
Defender of the Faith
12. Describe what life was like for ordinary people during the Tudor period. Include information about housing, food, and work:

📝 Teacher Answer Key

1. Henry VII

2. 6

3. Battle of Bosworth Field

4. Virgin

5. Tennis, Jousting, Bear-baiting (all correct except football)

6. Armada, 1588

7. Any two of: Catherine of Aragon, Anne Boleyn, Jane Seymore, Anne of Cleves, Catherine Howard, Catherine Parr

8. Roman Catholicism/Catholic

9. Henry wanted a male heir and Catherine had not produced one. He also wanted to marry Anne Boleyn. The Pope refused to grant the annulment.

10. Plantagenets (House of York/Lancaster)

11. Henry VIII - Defender of the Faith; Mary I - Bloody Mary; Elizabeth I - Gloriana; Edward VI - The Boy King

12. Sample answer: Most people were farmers living in small villages. Houses were made of wood and thatch. Diet consisted mainly of bread, ale, and vegetables. Work was hard physical labour from dawn to dusk.

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