Fall of Cromwell Quiz

Who did Cromwell want Henry to marry after the death of Jane Seymour?

• Anne of Cleves

• Catherine Parr

• Catherine Howard

• Anne Boleyn

Why did Cromwell encourage Henry to marry again after the death of Jane of Seymour?

• Cromwell needed more money

• Henry was lonely

• Henry needed a second son

• Cromwell wanted a Catholic alliance

What worried Cromwell about developments in Europe in 1539?

• A trade embargo over coal was being threatened

• A Catholic alliance between Francis I and Charles V was rumoured

• Growing fear of Protestant rebellion coming from Europe

• Death of Francis I

Who was the artist that painted the famous portrait of Henry's fourth wife?

• Hans Holbein

• Thomas More

• Henry Fitzroy

• Edward Seymour

What reason did Henry give for rejecting his fourth wife?

• Her Catholic beliefs were too extreme

• Henry thought she looked like his sister

• She was too young for this marriage

• He claimed she was a "Flanders mare" - looked like a female horse!

Henry blamed Cromwell for the failed marriage. He also accused Cromwell of what?

• Stealing money from the Church

• Stealing money from the Crown

• Trying to advance the Catholic cause

• Trying to advance the Protestant cause

Cromwell had made a powerful enemy in the Duke of Norfolk. Which of these is NOT a reason why the Norfolk and Cromwell became enemies

• Cromwell and Norfolk disagreed over religion

• Cromwell was of low birth

• Cromwell insulted Norfolk's wife

• Cromwell closed Thetford Priory

What was the name of the Duke of Norfolk, who helped bring about the downfall of Cromwell?

• Thomas Wyatt

• Charles Brandon

• Thomas Howard

• Nicholas Carew

What promotion did Cromwell gain just before his fall from power?

• Earl of Essex

• Lord Treasurer

• Lord Marshal

• Duke of Norfolk

What other significant event happened on the day of Cromwell's execution (28th July 1540)?

• Henry declared war on France

• Henry married Anne of Cleves

• Henry's son was born

• Henry married Catherine Howard