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How well do you know Henry VIII, his wives and children?

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Henry VIII was the king of England in the 16th century. He is probably best known for all his wives and what he did to marry all of them. How well do you know Henry VIII? Take this quiz and find out!

  • Question of

    How many wives did Henry VIII have?

    • Three
    • Four
    • Six
    • Eight
  • Question of

    What was Henry VIII first wife’s name?

    • Catherine of Aragon
    • Catherine Howard
    • Catherine Parr
    • Anne Boleyn
  • Question of

    Who was Henry VIII’s mother?

    • Mary, Queen of Scots
    • Queen Elizabeth
    • Jane Seymour
    • Elizabeth of York
  • Question of

    How many of Henry VIII’s children survived to adulthood?

    • One
    • Two
    • Three
    • Four
  • Question of

    What was the nickname of Henry VIII’s oldest daughter?

    • Mary, Queen of Scots
    • Bloody Mary
    • Elizabeth, The Virgin Queen
    • Elizabeth the Great
  • Question of

    Who was the mother of Henry VIII’s only legitimate son?

    • Catherine of Aragon
    • Anne Boleyn
    • Catherine Parr
    • Jane Seymour
  • Question of

    How many grandchildren did Henry VIII have?

    • Zero
    • One
    • Two
    • Six
  • Question of

    When did Henry VIII become king?

    • 1491
    • 1509
    • 1533
    • 1547

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Written by Stephen Sutton

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  1. 7/8, but I want to lodge an objection over question 4! I assume that you are including his acknowledged illegitimate son Henry Fitzroy and ignoring all other claims – there were several. However, Edward was only aged 15 at his death in 1553, so can he count as an adult?