Flashcards for quick repetition. What do you know about one of King Henry's Henry VIII wives? This quiz will test your knowledge of history. Good luck!
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When and where was Katherine Parr born?
1508
1512
1516
Winchester
London
York
1512
London
Did she have any siblings?
yes, a brother and a sister
no, she was an only child
yes, one sister
yes, two brothers
yes, a brother and a sister
In what languages besides English did she speak fluently?
Latin
Italian
Polish
French
German
French
How many times did she get married?
two times
four times
once
five times
four times
What was her attitude toward euducation?
She loved to learn and favored education over courtly customs
She regarded education as an unpleasant necessity
She was gifted, though she had to be coerced into education
She believed that the teachings of the church were the most important, and she fought every sign of independent thinking
She loved to learn and favored education over courtly customs
Who was her first husband?
Sir Edward Burgh
Thomas Seymour
John Neville
Sir Edward Burgh
Her only true love was:
Thomas Seymour
Sir Edward Burgh
Henry VIII
John Neville
Thomas Seymour
Catherine Parr was a supporter of:
Roman Catholic Church
Church of England
Roman Catholic Church
What relationship did Catheryn have with the children of her second husband John Neville?
she hated them, and she made it felt every step of the way
treated them coldly
she became very close to them
she did not have a relationship with them and focused on building her influence
she became very close to them
In what year were Catherine and her stepchildren held hostage in Snape Castle during a religious riot?
1537
1534
1541
1540
1537
How did Catherin's life turn out after John Neville's death in 1543?
went on a two-year voyage to Paris
she went to a monastery to live in seclusion
focused on managing Latimer's assets
got into Lady Mary's court
got into Lady Mary's court
Where did King Henry VIII send Thomas Seymour to get rid of him as a competitor for Catheryn's hand?
Copenhagen
Brugge
Ghent
Brussels
Brussels
In what year did the wedding of Henry VIII and Catherine Parr take place?
24 October 1547
12 July 1543
19 February 1545
8 August 1544
12 July 1543
Catherine was the first Queen of England that was also a Queen of....