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• When was King Henry VII laid to rest?

  9th of May 1509
• What was the significance of King Henry VII's funeral ceremony?

  It symbolized his role as a warrior king
• How did contemporaries view Henry VII's adherence to chivalry?

  They believed he had forgotten chivalry
• What did Henry VII's reign become associated with?

  Tyranny and avarice
• What did the new King Henry VIII aspire to be?

  The perfect gentle knight
• What was King Henry VIII's reputation as a husband?

  A devoted husband
• What skills did King Henry VIII possess?

  He was a fine jouster and scholar
• What was the public's initial reaction to Henry VIII's reign?

  It began with an outpouring of joy
• Who wrote the Latin poems celebrating Henry VIII's coronation?

  Thomas Moore
• How did Thomas Moore describe Henry VIII in his poems?

  As a new Messiah
• What was Henry VIII's initial approach to granting favors?

  He was overly generous
• What role did Henry VIII's council play in his reign?

  They controlled the seals for royal grants
• Who was Catherine of Aragon?

  Henry VIII's first wife
• What was Catherine's initial marital situation before marrying Henry VIII?

  She was a widow of Arthur
• What happened to Catherine's value as a royal bride after Isabella's death?

  It was greatly reduced
• What did Henry VII do regarding Catherine's betrothal?

  He ordered Henry to repudiate it
• What was the outcome of Henry VII's death for Henry and Catherine's marriage?

  They were privately married quickly
• Why did Henry VIII rush to marry Catherine?

  To secure an alliance with Spain
• How did Henry VIII's court change after he became king?

  It became a vibrant and colorful place
• What did Henry VIII do to entertain himself at court?

  He dressed up and performed
• What was Henry VIII's attitude towards jousting?

  He wanted to participate despite restrictions
• Who was Thomas Woolsey in relation to Henry VIII?

  He was a key advisor and friend
• What did Woolsey realize about Henry's desire for war?

  It was a genuine desire, not just peer pressure
• What did Henry VIII receive from the Italians to entice him into war?

  Barrels of Italian wine and cheeses
• What was Henry VIII's mindset as he prepared for war?

  He felt he was fulfilling his destiny
• Where did Henry and Catherine spend their last night before war?

  Dover Castle
• What was Catherine's role while Henry was at war?

  She acted as his Regent in England
• What was the outcome of the siege of Terouanne?

  It was close to surrender
• How did the French attempt to relieve Terouanne?

  By sending cavalry and supplies
• What did the French miscalculate during their relief attempt?

  The effectiveness of their cavalry
• What happened shortly after the marriage?

  She became pregnant but miscarried.
• What significant event occurred in 1511?

  She gave birth to a son and heir.
• How did Henry respond to the tragedy of losing his son?

  He diverted his energies to war.
• What role did Catherine play during Henry's absence?

  She was made Regent in England.
• What was Catherine's attitude towards the war?

  She was an enthusiastic warmonger.
• What city was close to surrendering in France?

  The city of Terawan.
• How did the French attempt to save Terawan?

  They sent a detachment of cavalry.
• What was the outcome of the French cavalry's attempt to save Terawan?

  They retreated under fire from English archers.
• What did Henry call the action of the French cavalry?

  The battle of the Spurs.
• What victory did Catherine celebrate under the Earl of Surrey?

  The destruction of the Scots Army.