Henry VIII Flashcards
1
Q
How many children did Henry have?
A
3
2
Q
Name Henry’s children in order
A
Mary Tudor, Elizabeth I and Edward VI
3
Q
Why did Henry become a Protestant?
A
Because he wanted to divorce Catherine of Aragon and you weren’t allowed to divorce in the Catholic Church
4
Q
3 reasons why Henry was a saint:
A
He was a clever scholar, he founded the English navy and he founded Christ church college
5
Q
Give 4 reasons why he was a sinner:
A
He shut down monasteries and took their riches, he executed men who opposed him and he quarrelled with the pope and made himself head of the Church of England
6
Q
What nationality was Catherine of Aragon?
A
Spanish
7
Q
What nationality was Anne of cleves?
A
German
8
Q
Name the 6 wives on Henry in order and what happened to them
A
- Catherine of Aragon - divorced
- Anne Boleyn - beheaded
- Jane Seymour - died
- Anne of cleves - divorced
- Catherine Howard - beheaded
- Katherine Parr - survived
