Tudor Period Words
1 / 15Explore the language of the Tudor dynasty, from Henry VII to Elizabeth I (1485-1603)
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In Tudor England, what was a 'privy council'?
About Tudor Period Words
Give your memory a workout with Tudor Period Words: 15 multiple-choice questions aimed at mixed difficulty, free to play right in your browser. Explore the language of the Tudor dynasty, from Henry VII to Elizabeth I (1485-1603) Expect to spend about 7 minutes; every question comes with an explanation, so you learn something even when you miss.
A few sample questions
1. In Tudor England, what was a 'privy council'?
Answer: A group of advisors chosen by the monarch to help govern
2. What was 'the Reformation' in Tudor vocabulary?
Answer: The religious movement that led to the break with the Catholic Church
3. In Tudor times, what was a 'codpiece'?
Answer: A pouch attached to the front of men's breeches
4. What was a 'yeoman' in Tudor England?
Answer: A man of modest rank who owned and farmed his own land
5. In Tudor vocabulary, what was a 'great hall'?
Answer: The main room of a manor house used for dining and gatherings
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