Henry VIII and His Family Trivia Quiz

I have always been interested in King Henry VIII and his family. Enjoy the quiz.

A multiple-choice quiz by skigirl1000. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
skigirl1000

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
284,997

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
2188

Awards
Top 35% Quiz

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1. When was Henry VIII born? Hint

June 28, 1491

May 28, 1492

January 28, 1487

November 28, 1495

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2. Catherine of Aragon had eight children. How many lived to be adults? Hint

two

one

none

three

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3. How many wives did Henry have? Hint

three

six

four

seven

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4. When was Elizabeth I born? Hint

September 9, 1536

September 2, 1517

September 7, 1533

September 5, 1534

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5. Katherine Howard was a lady in waiting to whom? Hint

Catherine of Aragon

Anne of Cleves

Anne Boleyn

Jane Seymour

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6. Katherine Howard was described as __________ ? Hint

Flanders Mare

A rose without a thorn

Bound to obey and serve

The most happy

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7. Katherine Parr outlived Henry. She died in 1548 after giving birth to a daughter. Nothing is known of the daughter's life. What was the daughter's name? Hint

Jane

Katherine

Anne

Mary

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8. For how many *complete* years did Elizabeth I reign? Hint

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9. Henry's successors were in this order: Hint

Edward, Mary I, Lady Jane Grey, Elizabeth I

Mary I, Edward, Lady Jane Grey, Elizabeth I

Lady Jane Grey, Edward, Mary I, Elizabeth I

Edward, Lady Jane Grey, Mary I, Elizabeth I

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10. When in Elizabeth I's reign was the Spanish Armada defeated? Hint

1588

1589

1587

1578

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. When was Henry VIII born?

Answer: June 28, 1491

Henry was the third of eight children. His parents were Henry VII and Elizabeth of York. Only four children lived to adulthood. Arthur died when he was 15 in 1502.

2. Catherine of Aragon had eight children. How many lived to be adults?

Answer: one

Catherine and Henry's only survivng child was Mary, who became Mary I. Mary possibly became pregnant twice during her reign. She never gave birth to a child.

3. How many wives did Henry have?

Answer: six

Catherine of Aragon, Anne Boleyn, Jane Seymour, Anne of Cleves, Katherine Howard, and Katherine Parr. His favorite, with whom he is buried, is Jane Seymour.

4. When was Elizabeth I born?

Answer: September 7, 1533

Anne Boleyn was born between 1501 and 1507. The year is not known. She was beheaded in May, 1536. Elizabeth was three years old then. Anne Boleyn was said to be a witch.

5. Katherine Howard was a lady in waiting to whom?

Answer: Anne of Cleves

Anne of Cleves was married to and divorced from Henry in 1540. She was a German princess. She died in 1557. She was known as the "Flanders Mare" and as the "King's Sister."

6. Katherine Howard was described as __________ ?

Answer: A rose without a thorn

Katherine Howard was Henry's 'Rose without a thorn.' Anne of Cleves was called the 'Flanders Mare.' Jane Seymour was 'Bound to obey and serve,' and Anne Boleyn was 'Most Happy.' Flanders was the name of a region.

7. Katherine Parr outlived Henry. She died in 1548 after giving birth to a daughter. Nothing is known of the daughter's life. What was the daughter's name?

Answer: Mary

Katherine died in 1548 after giving birth, having married again after Henry VIII's death. Her new husband was Thomas Seymour. What happened to her daughter Mary after she turned two is unknown. Lady Jane Grey was Katherine's chief mourner.

8. For how many *complete* years did Elizabeth I reign?

Answer: 44

Elizabeth I reigned from 17 November 1558 till her death on March 24, 1603. (44 years 4 months 7 days). She died of old age and influenza. Her reign is widely considered one of the finest in English history.

9. Henry's successors were in this order:

Answer: Edward, Lady Jane Grey, Mary I, Elizabeth I

Henry put his heirs to the throne in his will in this order: Edward, Mary, Elizabeth, and then Lady Jane Grey. When Edward died, Jane was declared queen. Mary fought back and the common people sided with her. When she died in 1558, Elizabeth ruled for 45 years.

10. When in Elizabeth I's reign was the Spanish Armada defeated?

Answer: 1588

This was considered the supreme victory during her reign. After Elizabeth died, James VI of Scotland became James I of England. 1587 is remembered for the beheading of Mary, Queen of Scots. The ships left Spain in July 1588 and were soon spotted off the coast of England.

Source: Author skigirl1000

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