NED Tudor Trivia

A beautifully illustrated royal court scene depicting Tudor monarchs, including Henry VIII and Elizabeth I, in elaborate costumes surrounded by historical artifacts from the Tudor period.

NED Tudor Trivia Challenge

Test your knowledge of the intriguing Tudor dynasty with our engaging quiz! From the lavish court of King Henry VIII to the reign of Queen Elizabeth I, dive deep into 23 thought-provoking questions that cover important figures, events, and cultural practices of this fascinating era.

Key Features:

  • Multiple choice and checkbox questions
  • Fun facts and historical insights
  • Great for Tudor enthusiasts and history buffs!
23 Questions6 MinutesCreated by DancingRose512
NED Tudor Trivia
How many of Henry VIII's wives were named Catherine?
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5
3
Henry's first wife was Catherine of Aragon
Henry's fifth wife was Catherine "Kitty" Howard
Henry's sixth wife was Catherine Parr
Henry's first wife was Catherine of Aragon
Henry's fifth wife was Catherine "Kitty" Howard
Henry's sixth wife was Catherine Parr
In the Tudor royal court, what was the Groom of the Stool responsible for?
Examining the king's stool to check for disease
Assisting the king in mounting and dismounting his horse
Attending to the king while he uses the washroom
Cleaning and maintaining the king's throne
The Reformation began in 1517. As it spread across the continent and the United Kingdom, which of the following elements of Catholicism was NOT rejected by Protestants?
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Baptism
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The Saints
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Transubstantiation
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Indulgences
Transubstantiation is the fancy word for the process through which the bread and wine in wine are *literally* transformed into the body and blood of Christ. Protestants believed that this transformation was figurative rather than literal.
 
Indulgences where something that Catholics could buy as a way of atoning for their sins and reducing the amount of time their soul would spend in purgatory when they died.
Transubstantiation is the fancy word for the process through which the bread and wine in wine are *literally* transformed into the body and blood of Christ. Protestants believed that this transformation was figurative rather than literal.
 
Indulgences where something that Catholics could buy as a way of atoning for their sins and reducing the amount of time their soul would spend in purgatory when they died.
What seemingly modern sport was a favourite of Henry VIII?
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Hockey
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Tennis
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Volleyball
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Baseball
What was the symbol of the Tudor dynasty?
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A rose
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A unicorn
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A sea urchin
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A thistle
How many sovereign Tudor monarchs were there?
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3
5
12
Though there were only 5 sovereign monarchs during the Tudor reign, there is also an unofficial 6th. After King Edward VI's death in 1553 Protestant supporters placed Lady Jane Grey, his first cousin once removed and fifth in line for the throne, on the throne for 9 days before she was ultimately overthrown by Mary I and then executed for treason.
Though there were only 5 sovereign monarchs during the Tudor reign, there is also an unofficial 6th. After King Edward VI's death in 1553 Protestant supporters placed Lady Jane Grey, his first cousin once removed and fifth in line for the throne, on the throne for 9 days before she was ultimately overthrown by Mary I and then executed for treason.
Who are the individuals in this famous Tudor family portrait?
Henry
Anne
Richard
Edward
Catherine
Mary
Elizabeth
Jane
James
Robert
From left to right this portrait depicts:
Princess Mary (later Queen Mary I)
Prince Edward (later King Edward VI)
King Henry VIII
Jane Seymour
Princess Elizabeth (later Queen Elizabeth I)
From left to right this portrait depicts:
Princess Mary (later Queen Mary I)
Prince Edward (later King Edward VI)
King Henry VIII
Jane Seymour
Princess Elizabeth (later Queen Elizabeth I)
What was the nickname given to Queen Mary I during her younger sister, Queen Elizabeth's reign?
The Virgin Mary
Scary Mary
She'll Never Marry
Bloody Mary
Who starred as King Henry VIII's second wife, Queen Anne Boleyn in the television program The Tudors?
Cara Delevingne
Natalie Dormer
Emma Thompson
Katie McGrath
Which of the following utensils was NOT found at Tudor mealtimes?
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Fork
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Knife
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Spoon
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Pricker
What ingredient was used to give Queen Elizabeth I her signature white face make-up?
Talc
Flour
Ash
Lead
How old was King Edward VI when he ascended the English throne?
3
9
16
31
Which famed writer was born and rose to fame during the Tudor reign?
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Lord Byron
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William Shakespeare
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Charles Dickens
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Jane Austen
What dynasty ruled England after the Tudors?
The Plantagenets
The Stuarts
The Yorks
The Saxons
Following Queen Elizabeth I's death in 1603, James VI and I of Scotland (son of Mary Stuart) became King of England. He was James VI of Scotland and James I of England.
Following Queen Elizabeth I's death in 1603, James VI and I of Scotland (son of Mary Stuart) became King of England. He was James VI of Scotland and James I of England.
Who did Meghan write her MA thesis on?
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Mary Queen of Scots
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Elizabeth Tudor
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Mary Tudor
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Catherine of Aragon
How many pages (including bibliography) was Meghan's thesis?
56
102
127
189
What was the title of Meghan's thesis?
A Catholic Woman and a Catholic Queen: The Personal Religiosity of Mary Tudor
'Bloody Mary': How England's first Queen Stained History
The Virgin Mary No More: An exploration of the sensual reawakening in Tudor England
Saints, Sons, and Spies: How Catholicism and gender impacted life in the Tudor court
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