Quiz - Which Tudor monarch? - The Tudor Society

How much do you know about our very favourite kings and queens, the Tudor monarchs, and their reigns?

Q1) Which of the Tudor monarchs had to deal with a rebellion in Cornwall led by Michael an Gof and Thomas Flamank?

Henry VII

Henry VIII

Edward VI

Mary I

Correct! The rebels were defeated at the Battle of Deptford Bridge in 1497.

Wrong! It was Henry VII. The rebels were defeated at the Battle of Deptford Bridge in 1497.

Q2) In whose reign did the St Bartholomew's Day Massacre in France take place?

Mary I

Elizabeth I

Edward VI

Henry VIII

Correct! It took place in 1572.

Wrong! It happened in 1572, so the reign of Queen Elizabeth I.

Q3) Which Tudor monarch issued explorer John Cabot letters patent for a voyage of exploration?

Edward VI

Henry VIII

Elizabeth I

Henry VII

Correct! Letters patent were issued on 5th March 1496.

Wrong! Letters patent were issued on 5th March 1496 by Hnery VII.

Q4) In whose reign was the Great Bible authorised?

Edward VI

Henry VIII

Mary I

Elizabeth I

Correct! It was the first authorised version of the Bible in English and was published in 1539.

Wrong! It was in the reign of Henry VIII. It was the first authorised version of the Bible in English and was published in 1539.

Q5) Which of the Tudor monarchs was on the throne when England lost Calais?

Mary I

Elizabeth I

Edward VI

Henry VIII

Correct! It fell to the French in 1558.

Wrong! It was Mary I. Calais fell to the French in 1558.

Q6) In whose reign were the Forty-two Articles issued by royal mandate?

Elizabeth I

Henry VIII

Lady Jane Grey

Edward VI

Correct! They were largely the work of Thomas Cranmer and aimed to summarise the Anglican doctrine. They were issued in June 1553.

Wrong! It was Edward VI's reign, in June 1553. They were largely the work of Thomas Cranmer and aimed to summarise the Anglican doctrine.

Q7) Which of the following monarchs were imprisoned at the Tower of London? Tick all that apply.

Henry VII

Elizabeth I

Mary I

Lady Jane Grey

Correct!

Wrong! Both Elizabeth and Lady Jane Grey were kept their as prisoners.

Q8) True or false: Edward VI was never crowned?

True

False

Correct! He was crowned on 20th February 1547.

Wrong! He was crowned on 20th February 1547.

Q9) Which Tudor monarch said the following words to the citizens of London: "For I am already married to this Common Weal and the faithful members of the same; the spousal ring whereof I have on my finger: which never hitherto was, nor hereafter shall be, left off. Protesting unto you nothing to more acceptable to my heart, nor more answerable to my will, then your advancement in wealth and welfare, with the furtherance of GOD’S glory."?

Lady Jane Grey

Elizabeth I

Henry VIII

Mary I

Correct! She made the speech during Wyatt's Rebellion in 1554.

Wrong! It's Mary I. She made the speech during Wyatt's Rebellion in 1554.

Q10) Which Tudor monarch said of the clergy: "Some be too stiff in their old mumpsimus, other be too busy and curious in their new sumpsimus."?

Elizabeth I

Henry VIII

Lady Jane Grey

Edward VI

Correct! It was in his last speech to Parliament on 24th December 1545.

Wrong! It was Henry VIII. It was in his last speech to Parliament on 24th December 1545.