This is the busiest stretch of the history chapter, with a lot of names and dates in a short span of time. Henry VIII's six wives, the break with Rome and the Civil War are the parts to know best.
From chapter 3 of the handbook: A long and illustrious history
Henry VIII's wives in order of what happened to them: divorced, beheaded, died; divorced, beheaded, survived.
The crowns unite in 1603 and the Gunpowder Plot fails in 1605, two years later.
Our summary, in our own words. The test can ask about anything in the chapter, so read the official handbook too.
All 21 of our questions on this topic. Say your answer before you open it: trying to answer first helps you remember it.
Which law formally united Wales with England in 1536?
Wales was annexed under the Statute of Rhuddlan in 1284, and formally united with England by the Act for the Government of Wales in 1536.
Why did Henry VIII break with the Church of Rome?
Rome would not grant the divorce, so Henry broke away and made himself head of the Church of England.
How many wives did Henry VIII have?
Catherine of Aragon, Anne Boleyn, Jane Seymour, Anne of Cleves, Catherine Howard and Catherine Parr.
Which TWO of Henry VIII's wives were executed?
Anne Boleyn and Catherine Howard were both executed. Jane Seymour died after childbirth and Catherine Parr outlived Henry.
Which of Henry VIII's wives outlived him?
Catherine Parr, his sixth wife, survived him.
Who succeeded Henry VIII?
Edward VI, Henry's son, came to the throne and was strongly Protestant. He died young.
What was Mary I known for?
Mary I was a devout Catholic and persecuted Protestants during her reign.
For how long did Elizabeth I reign?
Elizabeth I reigned from 1558 to 1603, and re-established the Church of England.
In which year was the Spanish Armada defeated?
The fleet sent by Philip II of Spain to invade England was defeated in 1588.
Where was William Shakespeare born?
Shakespeare was born in Stratford-upon-Avon in 1564.
Which of these was written by William Shakespeare?
Macbeth is Shakespeare's. The Canterbury Tales is Chaucer, Oliver Twist is Dickens, and Pride and Prejudice is Austen.
What happened to Mary, Queen of Scots?
Mary was a Catholic cousin of Elizabeth I. She fled to England, spent years imprisoned, and was executed.
Who became king of England when Elizabeth I died childless in 1603?
James VI of Scotland became James I of England, so the two crowns were held by one person.
What was the Gunpowder Plot of 1605?
Guy Fawkes and others planned to blow up the Houses of Parliament. The plot failed, and that is remembered every 5 November.
During whose reign was the King James Bible produced?
The King James Bible, an English translation still in use today, was produced under James I.
In which year did the English Civil War begin?
The war between the king's supporters and parliament's supporters began in 1642.
In the English Civil War, who were the Cavaliers?
Cavaliers supported the king and Roundheads supported parliament.
What happened to Charles I in 1649?
Charles I was executed in 1649, and England became a republic called the Commonwealth.
What title did Oliver Cromwell hold?
Cromwell was made Lord Protector and ruled until his death.
In which year was the monarchy restored, with Charles II invited back to the throne?
The monarchy was restored in 1660 when Charles II was invited to return.
In which year was the Great Fire of London?
The Great Plague struck London in 1665 and the Great Fire followed in 1666.
Chapter 3 practice test: The Tudors and Stuarts · 21 questions · 39 minutes if you take it timed