The Tudor Society

Henry VII Quiz

Claire Ridgway
King Henry VII by an unknown artist

Henry VII was the founder of the Tudor dynasty but how much do you know about him? Get those brain cells working and enjoy this fun quiz from Rebecca Larson in honour of the anniversary of his coronation.

Henry VII Quiz

Q1) Where was King Henry VII born?

Burgundy

England

Wales

Ireland

Correct! At Pembroke Castle.
Wrong! He was born in Wales, at Pembroke Castle.

Q2) Where did Henry VII take his final breath?

Hampton Court Palace

Greenwich Palace

On the battlefield

Richmond Palace

Correct!
Wrong! It was at Richmond Palace.

Q3) Henry Tudor became King of England after defeating Richard III at the Battle of Bosworth - in which year was that battle?

1491

1485

1487

1501

Correct! It was on 22nd August 1485.
Wrong! It was in 1485, 22nd August.

Q4) In which year did Henry VII marry Elizabeth of York?

1484

1485

1486

1487

Correct! They married on 18th January 1486.
Wrong! They got married on 18th January 1486.

Q5) Their marriage united which houses?

Stuart and Bruce

Neville and Westmoreland

York and Lancaster

Wessex and Normandy

Correct!
Wrong! It was York and Lancaster.

Q6) In which year did Henry VII die?

1501

1506

1508

1509

Correct! He died on 21 April 1509.
Wrong! He died on 21 April 1509.

Q7) Which of his daughters did Henry VII marry to James IV of Scotland?

Elizabeth

Margaret

Katherine

Mary

Correct!
Wrong! It was Margaret.

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