left : Henry VIII by Hans Holbein; right : Elizabeth I by Ditchley

 

 

 

Questions

 

1. What was the Reformation ? According to this map, which parts of Europe were involved in the movement of Reformation ?

2. Read the page about the break with Rome. What led Henry VIII to proclaim the Act of Supremacy in 1534 and what were its consequences ?

3. According to the Tudor family tree (also see the page about Henry VIII's wives from this site) , how many times was Henry VIII married and how many children did he have ? In which order did his children succeed him to the throne of England ?

4. Read the first two paragraphs of this page : how old was Edward VI when he became king ? Who ruled England then ? What were the religious consequences ? How long was Edward VI king of England ?

5. Which of his sisters succeeded Edward VI to the throne of England ? See this page about her : what was her nickname and why ? What was her religion ? who were the martyrs and the exiles ?

6. Who was the last daughter of Henry VIII to ascend the throne of England ? How long did she reign ? Read the third and fourth paragraphs of this page and explain how she tried to solve the religious problems and establish peace in England.

7. View the lesson for this chapter.