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Henry VIII Quiz for Year 9 History

Test your knowledge of one of England's most famous monarchs, Henry VIII, with the following questions. Choose the correct answer for each question.

  1. What was the primary reason Henry VIII sought to annul his marriage to Catherine of Aragon?
    A. He wanted a male heir.
    B. He loved Anne Boleyn.
    C. Catherine was not noble enough.
    D. He wanted to marry a foreign princess.

  2. Which church did Henry VIII establish in England after breaking away from the Pope?
    A. The Anglican Church
    B. The Catholic Church
    C. The Orthodox Church
    D. The Puritan Church

  3. How many wives did Henry VIII have throughout his life?
    A. Four
    B. Six
    C. Five
    D. Seven

  4. What was the name of Henry VIII’s only surviving son?
    A. Edward VI
    B. Henry FitzRoy
    C. James
    D. Charles

  5. Which of the following was NOT one of Henry VIII's wives?
    A. Jane Seymour
    B. Anne of Cleves
    C. Catherine Parr
    D. Elizabeth Woodville

  6. What significant event took place in England in 1534?
    A. The Pilgrimage of Grace
    B. The Act of Supremacy
    C. The English Civil War
    D. The signing of the Magna Carta

  7. Henry VIII was famous for his role in the English Reformation. What was a major consequence of this?
    A. Increased power of the monarchy
    B. Strengthening of the Catholic Church
    C. Decrease in royal authority
    D. Formation of alliances with Spain

  8. What happened to Anne Boleyn, Henry’s second wife?
    A. She was exiled.
    B. She was crowned queen.
    C. She was executed.
    D. She died of natural causes.

  9. Which of Henry VIII’s wives was said to be the one he truly loved and who bore him a son?
    A. Catherine of Aragon
    B. Anne Boleyn
    C. Jane Seymour
    D. Catherine Parr

  10. What was the fate of Thomas More, the chancellor who opposed Henry's break from the Catholic Church?
    A. He was exiled.
    B. He was executed.
    C. He became a supporter of Henry.
    D. He fled to France.

Answers Key:

  1. A
  2. A
  3. B
  4. A
  5. D
  6. B
  7. A
  8. C
  9. C
  10. B

Use this quiz to assess your understanding of Henry VIII and his reign in England!