Kings & Queens

Question 1

What was the first Stuart king called?

Answer 1

James l

Question 2

When was Henry VIII king?

Answer 2

1509-1547

Question 3

What were the reasons Henry VIII lived such a short life?

Answer 3

He was overweight
He loved horse riding but the only way to get onto the horse was by being carried onto the horse

Question 4

Who were the wives of Henry VIII?

Answer 4

1 Catherine of Aragon Divorced
2 Anne Boleyn Beheaded
3 Jane Seymour died
4 Anne of Cleves Divorced
5 Catherine Howard Beheaded
6 Catherine Parr Survived

Question 5

Who were Henry VIII’s children and in which order did they reign?

Answer 5

(1) Edward VI 1547-1553
(2) Mary I (BLOODY MARY) 1553-1558
(3) Elizabeth I 1558-1603

Question 6

Who reigned after Elizabeth I?

Answer 6

The family tree was searched for any remaining relatives who hadn’t yet died.
They found James VI of Scotland who was later crowned King of England, or James I of England

Question 7

What is a pneumonic to remember Henry VIII’s wives?

Answer 7

All barons should carry heavy parcels
Aragon, Boleyn, Seymour, Cleves, Howard, Parr