Queen Mary Flashcards
What was the birth name of Queen Mary I of England?
Mary Tudor
True or False: Queen Mary I was the first queen regnant of England.
True
What year did Mary I ascend to the throne of England?
1553
Fill in the blank: Queen Mary I is often referred to as ‘Bloody Mary’ due to her persecution of _____ during her reign.
Protestants
Which religion did Queen Mary I attempt to restore as the official religion of England?
Catholic
Multiple Choice: Who was Queen Mary I’s father? A) Henry VII B) Henry VIII C) Edward VI
B) Henry VIII
What was the primary reason for the Marian persecutions?
To re-establish Catholicism in England
True or False: Queen Mary I was married to Philip II of Spain.
True
What year did Queen Mary I die?
1558
Short Answer: What nickname was given to the period of persecution during Mary I’s reign?
Marian Persecutions
Fill in the blank: Queen Mary I was succeeded by her half-sister _____ after her death.
Elizabeth I
Multiple Choice: Which of the following was a key consequence of Mary I’s reign? A) The English Civil War B) The Protestant Reformation C) The Spanish Armada
B) The Protestant Reformation
What was the primary goal of Queen Mary I’s marriage to Philip II of Spain?
To strengthen Catholicism and create an alliance with Spain
True or False: Queen Mary’s reign lasted for 5 years.
True
Short Answer: What was the public perception of Queen Mary I during her reign?
Divisive and controversial
What nickname was given to Mary I?
Bloody Mary
Was Mary that evil as she seemed?
No, instead she gave everyone a second chance to change to catholic but only if they didn’t, she would kill them.
How did she kill the protestants?
She burned them at the stake.
Approximately, how many people did she kill?
284
