The Tudor Society

Katherine of Aragon Quiz

Claire Ridgway

Rebecca's quiz this week is on Katherine of Aragon, first wife and queen consort of King Henry VIII. How much do you know about this fascinating Tudor lady?

Katherine of Aragon Quiz

Q1) In which year was Katherine of Aragon born?

1485

1487

1490

1493

Correct! Katherine, or Catalina, was born on the 16th December 1485 to Ferdinand II of Aragon and Isabel I of Castile.
Wrong! Katherine, or Catalina, was born on the 16th December 1485 to Ferdinand II of Aragon and Isabel I of Castile.

Q2) True or False: Katherine was named regent in 1513 while Henry VIII was off fighting in France?

True

False

Correct!
Wrong!

Q3) Katherine's first husband Arthur Tudor, Prince of Wales, died how long after they were married?

Nearly one year

Nearly 5 months

3 weeks

Nearly 4 years

Correct! Their wedding took place on the 14th November 1501 and Arthur died on 2nd April 1502.
Wrong! It was nearly 5 months. Their wedding took place on the 14th November 1501 and Arthur died on 2nd April 1502.

Q4) In which year was Katherine of Aragon's last recorded pregnancy?

1512

1516

1517

1518

Correct!
Wrong! It was in 1518.

Q5) Maria de Salinas and this man were two of Katherine's strongest allies, they also saw her before she died in 1536 at Kimbolton Castle. Who was the man?

Charles Brandon

Eustace Chapuys

Thomas Cromwell

Thomas Howard

Correct!
Wrong! He was Eustace Chapuys, the imperial ambassador.

Q6) When Henry VIII nullified his marriage with Katherine she was to use which of the following titles?

Infanta of Spain

Princess of England

Dowager Princess of Wales

Sister of the King

Correct!
Wrong! The answer is Dowager Princess of Wales.

Q7) In which property were Arthur and Catherine residing when Arthur died?

Richmond Palace

Greenwich Palace

St James's Palace

Ludlow Castle

Correct!
Wrong! They were living in Ludlow Castle.

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