Panama Canal Flashcards
Who was Catherine of Aragon?
Catherine of Aragon was the first wife of King Henry VIII of England and the daughter of King Ferdinand II of Aragon and Queen Isabella I of Castile.
True or False: Catherine of Aragon was the mother of Queen Elizabeth I.
False
What year did Catherine of Aragon marry Henry VIII?
Catherine of Aragon married Henry VIII in 1509.
Fill in the blank: Catherine of Aragon was originally married to __________ before Henry VIII.
Arthur, Prince of Wales
What was the primary reason for Henry VIII’s desire to annul his marriage to Catherine?
Henry VIII wanted a male heir, and Catherine had only given birth to one surviving child, Mary.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following was a significant outcome of Henry VIII’s annulment from Catherine of Aragon?
It led to the English Reformation.
What title did Catherine of Aragon hold during her marriage to Henry VIII?
Queen Consort of England
True or False: Catherine of Aragon was a strong supporter of the Protestant Reformation.
False
What was the name of Catherine of Aragon’s only surviving child?
Mary I of England
In which year did Catherine of Aragon die?
Catherine of Aragon died in 1536.
Fill in the blank: Catherine of Aragon was known for her strong __________ and political acumen.
will
Who succeeded Catherine of Aragon as Henry VIII’s wife?
Anne Boleyn
Multiple Choice: What was one of Catherine of Aragon’s notable contributions to England?
She was a patron of education and the arts.
What was Catherine of Aragon’s relationship with the Catholic Church?
Catherine remained loyal to the Catholic Church and opposed Henry’s separation from it.
True or False: Catherine of Aragon was an advocate for women’s rights.
True