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Tudor History Quiz – 2 July 2017

Claire Ridgway

Yes, it's time for our weekly quiz, so grab a comfortable seat, a refreshing drink (and a yummy snack, why not?)
and test your Tudor history knowledge with this fun quiz. Good luck!

Tudor History Quiz - 2 July 2017

Q1) Which of the following was born on 28th January?

Henry VIII

Mary I

Henry VII

Elizabeth I

Correct! The first Tudor monarch, King Henry VII was born on the 28th January 1457. His son, Henry VIII died on 28th January 1547!
Wrong! The first Tudor monarch, King Henry VII was born on the 28th January 1457. His son, Henry VIII died on 28th January 1547!

Q2) Which Tudor queen consort was born on 16th December?

Jane Seymour

Elizabeth of York

Anne of Cleves

Catherine of Aragon

Correct! She was born on 16 December 1485.
Wrong! It was Catherine of Aragon. She was born on 16 December 1485.

Q3) What was the Ruthven Raid?

A raid to free Mary, Queen of Scots

An attempt by Scottish Protestant noblemen to prevent James VI from embracing Catholicism.

A raid to kill Henry Stuart, Lord Darnley

A way to distract the guards of Edward VI so Thomas Seymour could kidnap him.

Correct! It was feared at the time that the 16-year-old James VI would be influenced to adopt Catholicism and return Scotland to an alliance with France.
Wrong! It was an attempt by Scottish Protestant noblemen to prevent James VI from embracing Catholicism. It was feared at the time that the 16-year-old James VI would be influenced to adopt Catholicism and return Scotland to an alliance with France.

Q4) Thomas Sackville, Earl of Dorset was lord treasurer of England as well as playwright and poet. Which famous family were the Sackvilles closely related to?

The Seymours

The Howards

The Boleyns

The Russells

Correct! Sackville's father, Richard, was a first cousin to Anne Boleyn. Richard's father, John Sackville (ca. 1484–1557) had married Margaret (d. ca. 1533), daughter of Sir William Boleyn of Blickling.
Wrong! They were related to the Boleyns. Sackville's father, Richard, was a first cousin to Anne Boleyn. Richard's father, John Sackville (ca. 1484–1557) had married Margaret (d. ca. 1533), daughter of Sir William Boleyn of Blickling.

Q5) Which of the following poems were written by William Shakespeare? (select two)

The Phoenix and the Turtle

The Rape of Lucrece

Patience, Though I Have Not

And Wilt Thus Leave Me Thus

Correct!
Wrong! The correct answers are The Phoenix and Turtle and The Rape of Lucrece.

Q6) Which of the following is the proper order in rank of Tudor peerage?

Duke, Marquis, Earl, Baron & Viscount

Duke, Marquis, Earl, Viscount & Baron

Duke, Earl, Marquis, Viscount & Baron

Marquis, Duke, Earl, Viscount & Baron

Correct!
Wrong! It's Duke, Marquis, Earl, Viscount & Baron.

Q7) Which battle occurred on 16 August 1513?

Battle of Flodden

Battle of Solway Moss

Battle of Bosworth

Battle of the Spurs

Correct! It's also known as the Battle of Guinegate.
Wrong! It's the Battle of the Spurs, which is also known as the Battle of Guinegate.

Q8) In 1532, Anne Boleyn was made Marquis of ......

Pembroke

Wiltshire

Rochford

Exeter

Correct!
Wrong! She was made Marquis of Pembroke.

Q9) Who became Lord Privy Seal after Thomas Boleyn lost the office in 1536?

Henry Fitzroy

Thomas Audley

Thomas Cromwell

Thomas Wriothesley

Correct!
Wrong! It was Thomas Cromwell.

Q10) In which year was Thomas Cranmer, Archbishop of Canterbury, born?

1492

1489

1491

1500

Correct!
Wrong! He was born in 1489.

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