What is a 'dynasty'?
A line of people from the same family who rule as kings or queens
When did the Tudor period begin and end?
1485-1603
Why did Henry Tudor marry Elizabeth of York?
To unite the families of Lancaster and York and stop the fighting
Who was King before the Battle of Bosworth?
Richard III
What battle marked the beginning of the Tudor dynasty?
The Battle of Bosworth
On what date did the Battle of Bosworth take place?
22nd August, 1485
Henry Tudor belonged to the House of...
Lancaster
Why is this civil war called 'The Wars of the Roses'?
The two rival Houses of Lancaster and York both used roses as their symbols
What did people call 'The Wars of the Roses' at the time when they were actually happening? (extra points)
The Civil Wars
What was Henry Tudor's royal name after Bosworth?
Henry VII
How many years did the Tudor dynasty last? (extra points)
118 years
What happened that turned the tide of the battle and helped to defeat Richard III? (extra points)
Richard's old ally Lord Stanley switched sides and attacked Richard's army
Who led the army against Richard III at the Battle of Bosworth?
Henry Tudor
Richard III belonged to the House of...
York
What is this symbol and how was it created?
The Tudor Rose - it combines the symbols of the Houses of Lancaster and York into one