The Tudor Dynasty: British Monarchs and Events

The Tudor Dynasty

• Ruled England from 1485 to 1603
• Five monarchs in total:
  1. Henry VII (1485-1509)
  2. Henry VIII (1509-1547)
  3. Edward VI (1547-1553)
  4. Mary I (1553-1558)
  5. Elizabeth I (1558-1603)

Key Events and Policies

• Henry VII:
  • Established stability and security after the Wars of the Roses
  • Strengthened the monarchy and restored the economy
• Henry VIII:
  • English Reformation: broke away from the Roman Catholic Church and established the Church of England
  • Dissolution of the Monasteries: seized monastic lands and assets
  • Executed two wives: Catherine of Aragon and Anne Boleyn
• Edward VI:
  • Protestant Reformation: continued and strengthened the Church of England
  • Introduced the Book of Common Prayer
• Mary I:
  • Tried to restore Catholicism and had over 280 Protestants burned at the stake
  • Earned the nickname "Bloody Mary"
• Elizabeth I:
  • Established the Church of England with the monarch as its head
  • Defeated the Spanish Armada in 1588
  • Golden Age of English culture: William Shakespeare, Christopher Marlowe, and others

Social and Cultural Developments

• Renaissance humanism: emphasis on education, individualism, and classical learning
• Emergence of a strong middle class: merchants, artisans, and professionals
• Development of English literature and drama: William Shakespeare, Christopher Marlowe, and others
• Architecture: introduction of Renaissance styles, such as Hampton Court Palace and Hardwick Hall

The Tudor Dynasty

• Lasted from 1485 to 1603
• Consisted of five monarchs: Henry VII, Henry VIII, Edward VI, Mary I, and Elizabeth I

Henry VII (1485-1509)

• Established stability and security after the Wars of the Roses
• Strengthened the monarchy and restored the economy

Henry VIII (1509-1547)

• Brought about the English Reformation, breaking away from the Roman Catholic Church and establishing the Church of England
• Seized monastic lands and assets through the Dissolution of the Monasteries
• Executed two wives: Catherine of Aragon and Anne Boleyn

Edward VI (1547-1553)

• Continued and strengthened the Church of England
• Introduced the Book of Common Prayer

Mary I (1553-1558)

• Attempted to restore Catholicism, resulting in over 280 Protestants being burned at the stake
• Earned the nickname "Bloody Mary"

Elizabeth I (1558-1603)

• Established the Church of England with the monarch as its head
• Defeated the Spanish Armada in 1588
• Presided over a Golden Age of English culture, featuring notable figures like William Shakespeare and Christopher Marlowe

Social and Cultural Developments

• Renaissance humanism emphasized education, individualism, and classical learning
• A strong middle class emerged, comprising merchants, artisans, and professionals
• English literature and drama developed, with prominent figures like William Shakespeare and Christopher Marlowe
• Architecture was influenced by Renaissance styles, evident in structures like Hampton Court Palace and Hardwick Hall

This quiz covers the five monarchs of the Tudor Dynasty, who ruled England from 1485 to 1603, and their key policies and events. Learn about Henry VII, Henry VIII, Edward VI, Mary I, and Elizabeth I's reigns.