Henry VIII Quiz MCQ: How Much You Know?
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Who was Henry VIII's father?
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Edward I
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Henry VII
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Richard III
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Explore the reign of Henry VIII with this engaging MCQ quiz. Assess your knowledge on his early life preferences, marital issues, and governmental changes. Ideal for learners interested in British history and monarchical governance.
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When did Henry VIII become King of England?
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1507
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1508
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1509
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A. 1509Explanation
Henry became King in 1509 and reigned for 37 years.Rate this question:
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When Henry was young, what did he prefer doing?
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Hunting and dancing, he hated Government.
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Doing all his royal duties.
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Cooking and sewing.
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A. Hunting and dancing, he hated Government.Explanation
Henry loved hunting, dancing, playing and writing music, and playing sports like tennis.Rate this question:
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Who looked after government and diplomacy during the early years of Henry being King?
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Nobody, he did it himself.
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Thomas Cromwell
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Thomas Wolsey.
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A. Thomas Wolsey.Explanation
From 1513-1529 Thomas Wolsey managed all affairs of state for Henry.Rate this question:
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Why did Henry's marriage to Catherine of Aragon fail?
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He didn't love her anymore.
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She failed to have a son with Henry.
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She ran away.
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A. She failed to have a son with Henry.Explanation
Henry divorced Catherine because she failed to have a son, and he thought he'd have more luck with Anne Boleyn.Rate this question:
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How are Henry's marriage problems linked to the 'Break from Rome'?
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The Pope refused to grant Henry a divorce, so Henry decided to make the Pope powerless, and declared himself the head of the church.
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Catherine and Henry spent their honeymoon in Rome.
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The Pope claimed that Henry had never officially married Catherine, so there was no point in getting a divorce. Henry just couldn't be bothered anymore.
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A. The Pope refused to grant Henry a divorce, so Henry decided to make the Pope powerless, and declared himself the head of the church.Explanation
The Pope refused to grant Henry a divorce, so Henry ignored him and created the Church of England, and made England Protestant.Rate this question:
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Apart from the divorce, how did Henry benefit from his Break from Rome?
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Henry was able to have complete control over all aspects of his country.
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He ordered the dissolution of the monasteries - this gave him money for his military campaigns.
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He didn't have to go to Church on Sundays anymore.
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A. He ordered the dissolution of the monasteries - this gave him money for his military campaigns.Explanation
He ordered the dissolution of the monasteries - this gave him money for his military campaigns. Henry took over all the monasteries, which sorted out his money problems.Rate this question:
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What was Henry's biggest problem?
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He didn't like his wives very much.
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People bullied him.
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His wives couldn't produce enough healthy male heirs.
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A. His wives couldn't produce enough healthy male heirs.Explanation
His wives couldn't produce enough healthy male heirs.Rate this question:
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Henry had 6 wives; which of the 5 wives below gave birth to a son?
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Catherine Parr
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Kathryn Howard
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Anne Boleyn
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Jane Seymour
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Anne of Cleves
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A. Jane SeymourExplanation
Jane Seymour gave birth to a son, Edward. Edward was King for a few years but died when he was 15.Rate this question:
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Who ruled England after Henry died?
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James I
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Elizabeth I
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Edward VI
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A. Edward VIExplanation
Edward VI reigned until he was 15. After Edward, Mary I (daughter of Catherine of Aragon) was Queen, and after Mary I, Elizabeth I was Queen for 44 years.Rate this question:
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