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Henry VII and Henry VIII Quiz

How much do you know about the first two monarchs, father and son Henry VII and Henry VIII? Get your brain working with these ten questions.

Grab your favourite beverage and snack, make yourself comfortable and test yourself. Good luck!

Henry VII and Henry VIII Quiz

Q1) True of false: Henry VIII was born at Pembroke Castle?

True

False

Q2) True of false: Henry VII and his forces defeated Richard III in battle on 22nd August 1485?

True

False

Q3) True or false: Henry VII's father was Jasper Tudor, Duke of Bedford?

True

False

Q4) True or false: Henry VIII was born on 25th June 1491?

True

False

Q5) True or false: Henry VIII was 17 years old when he came to the throne?

True

False

Q6) Which king lived longer: Henry VII or Henry VIII?

Henry VII

Henry VIII

Q7) True or false: Pope Clement VII made Henry VIII Fidei Defensor (Defender of the Faith) in 1521?

True

False

Q8) Which of Henry VII's children lived the longest?

Arthur

Margaret

Henry VIII

Mary

Q9) True or false: Henry VII's paternal grandparents were Owen Tudor and Catherine of Valois?

True

False

Q10) True or false: Henry VIII was a composer and he composed Greensleeves?

True

False

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Henry VII and Henry VIII Quiz