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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. On what story was the first pageant staged in the Tudor court based?
2. What was displayed on King Henry VIII's armor at a joust celebrating the birth of his son?
3. Who was later hailed as the founder of the Protestant religion?
4. Of what feature was King Henry VIII extremely proud?
5. On what day did the Tudors exchange holiday gifts?
Short Essay Questions
1. Why was King Henry VII so eager to marry his eldest son to one of Spain's princesses?
2. How was Princess Mary affected by the King's determination to annul his marriage to her mother?
3. What caused Anne Boleyn's enmity for Cardinal Wolsey?
4. What were the two main factors that converged in 1527 to spur King Henry VIII to action regarding the dissolution of his marriage to Katherine of Aragon?
5. How was King Henry VIII betrayed by his father-in-law?
6. Describe the state of women's rights during the Tudor period.
7. Why was the confessor, Fray Diego, so controversial in Katherine of Aragon's household?
8. What was the relationship between King Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn like between 1529-1531?
9. Describe the appearance of Anne Boleyn.
10. What is the tradition of courtly love?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Discuss how the Reformation affected the reign of Henry VIII and his marriages. For instance, how did the movement for Church Reform become helpful to the King, both to encourage his marriages and hasten his divorces? Did the movement cause conflict in any of his marriages? Did it cause trouble for any of his wives?
Essay Topic 2
In a well-planned essay, compare and contrast two of the wives of King Henry VIII in terms of background, suitability for queenship, relationship with the King, personality, effect on the Kingdom, etc.
Essay Topic 3
How did Henry VIII's concern for the succession of the Crown determine how he lived his life? Think about what the succession was, why it was so important to the King and the dynasty, and how others as well as he himself encouraged the King to pursue its security.
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