5 Questions
Who were the two families involved in the War of the Roses?
The Lancaster and York families.
Who became king after defeating Richard III and formed the Tudor dynasty?
Henry VII.
How many times did Henry VIII marry and what did he do to the Church of Rome?
Henry VIII married six times and broke with the Church of Rome.
Who succeeded Henry VIII and continued his policies?
Edward VI.
Who persecuted Protestants and tried to restore Catholicism, and who restored Protestantism and was excommunicated by the Pope?
Mary persecuted Protestants and tried to restore Catholicism, while Elizabeth I restored Protestantism and was excommunicated by the Pope.
Study Notes
- The War of the Roses was a civil war between the Lancaster and York families.
- Henry VII became king after defeating Richard III and formed the Tudor dynasty.
- Henry VIII married six times, broke with the Church of Rome, and closed monasteries.
- Edward VI succeeded Henry VIII and continued his policies.
- Mary persecuted Protestants and tried to restore Catholicism.
- Elizabeth I restored Protestantism and was excommunicated by the Pope.
- England defeated Spain in a war and became a powerful country.
- Mary Stuart, queen of Scotland, was executed for a plot against Elizabeth.
- Elizabeth supported pirates who stole from Spanish ships.
- Renaissance reached its peak during Elizabeth's reign.
Test your knowledge on the fascinating history of England's Tudor dynasty and the powerful monarchs who shaped it. From the War of the Roses to the reign of Elizabeth I, this quiz covers key events, figures, and political movements. Discover how Henry VIII's marriages, Mary's persecution of Protestants, and Elizabeth's support of piracy shaped England's path to becoming a dominant world power. Brush up on your history and see how much you know about this dramatic period in England's past.
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