How much do you know about some of the prominent or famous women of the Tudor period? Test your knowledge with this fun quiz by Rebecca Larson.
Tudor Women Quiz 2
Correct! Anne was the second daughter of Sir Anthony Cooke who was the tutor of Edward VI.
Wrong! It's Anne Cooke. Anne was the second daughter of Sir Anthony Cooke who was the tutor to Edward VI.
Correct! Barton was best known as the Holy Maid (Nun) of Kent.
Wrong! She was Elizabeth Barton. Barton was best known as the Holy Maid (Nun) of Kent.
Correct! Bassett was the daughter of More's daughter Margaret More and William Roper. Her second husband was James Bassett who was private secretary to Queen Mary.
Wrong! The answer is Thomas More. Bassett was the daughter of More's daughter Margaret More and William Roper. Her second husband was James Bassett who was private secretary to Queen Mary.
Correct! Mildred Cecil, Lady Burghley, was known, along with her sister Anne, as the most learned women in England thanks to the excellent education given to them by their father.
Wrong! It's Mildred Cecil. Mildred Cecil, Lady Burghley, was known, along with her sister Anne, as the most learned women in England thanks to the excellent education given to them by their father.
Correct! Gertrude was a longtime friend and supporter of Katherine of Aragon and Princess Mary. She was known to have been the chief source of information for Imperial ambassador Eustace Chapuys.
Wrong! The answer is Gertrude Courtenay. Gertrude was a longtime friend and supporter of Katherine of Aragon and Princess Mary. She was known to have been the chief source of information for Imperial ambassador Eustace Chapuys.
Correct! Next to Queen Elizabeth herself Elizabeth Talbot, "Bess of Hardwick", was the only other woman who exhibited the most financial intellect and political sense in England.
Wrong! The answer is Elizabeth Talbot (Bess of Hardwick. Next to Queen Elizabeth herself, "Bess of Hardwick" was the only other woman who exhibited the most financial intellect and political sense in England.
Correct! Mary Herbert, Countess of Pembroke was well-known for the support she gave to many struggling poets - housing some of them at Wilton House - the Pembroke country home near Salisbury.
Wrong! The answer is Henry Herbert. Mary Herbert, Countess of Pembroke was well-known for the support she gave to many struggling poets - housing some of them at Wilton House - the Pembroke country home near Salisbury.
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