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.
16. Q. What great fleet sent by Spain to establish Catholicism in
England, during Elizabeth’s sovereignty, met with a disastrous defeat? A.
The Spanish Armada.