Question 1: Who was the monarch known as Henry VIII, and why is he a significant figure in Tudor history?

Answer: Henry VIII was the King of England from 1509 to 1547. He is significant for his six marriages, his break with the Catholic Church to form the Church of England, and his role in the English Reformation.

Question 2: Describe the main reasons why Henry VIII broke away from the Catholic Church.

Answer: Henry VIII broke away from the Catholic Church mainly because the Pope refused to annul his marriage to Catherine of Aragon. This led Henry to establish the Church of England, enabling him to divorce and remarry freely.

Question 3: Explain the significance of the Act of Supremacy passed in 1534 during the Tudor period.

Answer: The Act of Supremacy declared Henry VIII as the Supreme Head of the Church of England, officially establishing the break from papal authority and making the monarch the head of the church in England.

Question 4: Name two important events that took place during Elizabeth I’s reign and explain their importance.

Answer: One event was the defeat of the Spanish Armada in 1588, which strengthened England’s naval power and national pride. Another was the flourishing of arts and culture, including the works of William Shakespeare, marking a golden age.

Question 5: What were some of the challenges faced by Mary I during her reign? List two.

Answer: Mary I faced religious conflict as she tried to restore Catholicism in England, which led to opposition. She also faced political unrest and opposition from Protestant nobles.

Question 6: Draw a simple timeline that shows the order of the following Tudor monarchs: Henry VII, Henry VIII, Edward VI, Mary I, Elizabeth I.

Answer: A correct timeline would have Henry VII at the start, followed by Henry VIII, then Edward VI, Mary I, and finally Elizabeth I, in that chronological order.

Question 7: Describe what life was like for ordinary people during the Tudor period. Mention two aspects of daily life.

Answer: Ordinary people often worked as farmers or tradesmen, living in small villages. Their daily life involved hard work, simple diets, and attending church regularly.

Question 8: Sketch a simple map of England highlighting where the main Tudor palaces were located. Label at least two palaces.

Answer: A correct sketch would show England with two marked locations, such as Hampton Court Palace near London and Windsor Castle in Berkshire, indicating their positions.

Question 9: Explain the importance of the dissolution of the monasteries and its impact on English society.

Answer: The dissolution of the monasteries (1536-1541) was when Henry VIII closed many religious houses, selling their land and wealth. This reduced the power of the Catholic Church in England and increased royal control over land and resources.

Question 10: Identify and describe one way in which Tudor monarchs used art and architecture to demonstrate their power.

Answer: Tudor monarchs built grand palaces and commissioned portraits of themselves, which displayed their wealth, power, and divine right to rule.