6. Q. During the reign of Henry VII. what great geographical discovery was made? A. The discovery of America by Christopher Columbus.
7. Q. How has Henry VIII., the successor of Henry VII., been characterized? A. As “the most tyrannical of kings, and the most bloodthirsty of husbands.”
8. Q. How many wives did Henry VIII. marry? A. Six.
9. Q. What two great events in England mark the reign of Henry VIII.? A. The beginning of the English Reformation, and the publication of the Bible in English.
10. Q. What three children of Henry VIII. succeeded him in succession to the English throne? A. Edward VI., Mary and Elizabeth.
11. Q. How is the character of Mary described by Motley? A. “As bloody Queen Mary she will ever be remembered with horror and detestation in Great Britain.”
12. Q. What religion did Mary attempt to restore in England? A. The Roman Catholic religion.
13. Q. What are the names of three prominent Protestant martyrs who were burned at the stake during Mary’s reign? A. Latimer, Cranmer and John Rogers.
14. Q. What religion did Elizabeth reëstablish upon her accession to the throne? A. The Protestant religion.
15. Q. What rival to the throne was executed during Elizabeth’s reign? A. Mary, Queen of Scots.