The Tudors And Stuarts Flashcards
Why did Henry VII deliberately strengthen the central administration of England and reduce the power of nobles after the Wars of the Roses?
Because he wanted to make sure England remained peaceful and his position as king was secure.
True or false: King Henry VII was known for spending lavishly.
False. Henry VII was thrifty and built up the monarchy’s financial reserves.
True or false: when Henry VII died his son Henry VIII decentralised power in England once again.
False. Henry VIII continued his father’s policy of centralising power.
What two things was Henry VIII most famous for?
For breaking away from the Church of Rome and for marrying six times.
Name the six wives of Henry VIII.
- Catherine of Aragon
- Anne Boleyn
- Jane Seymour
- Anne of Cleves
- Catherine Howard
- Catherine Parr
Catherine of Aragon was a princess from where?
Spain
True or false: Catherine of Aragon bore many children for Henry VIII who all had an equal right on the throne.
False. Catherine and Henry had a number of children, but only one, Mary survived.
Why did Henry VIII divorce Catherine of Aragon?
Because she was too old to give him another child and he hoped another wife would give him a son to be his heir.
From when till when was Henry VIII king of England?
From 21 April 1509 till his death on 28 January 1547
Where was Anne Boleyn from?
She was English
How many children did Anne Boleyn and Henry VIII have?
They had one daughter, Elizabeth.
True or false: Anne Boleyn was very popular in the country.
False. She was very unpopular and was accused of taking lovers.
How and where did Anne Boleyn die?
She was executed at the Tower of London.
Did Henry VIII marry Jane Seymour before or after Anne Boleyn’s execution?
After
Did Henry VIII and Jane Seymour have a son or a daughter? What was the child’s name?
They had a son called Edward.