How old was Edward VI when he died?
- 15✓
- 18
- 35
- 56
Answer: A — 15
Henry VIII was succeeded by his son Edward VI, who was strongly Protestant. During his reign, the Book of Common Prayer was written to be used in the Church of England. A version of this book is still used in some churches today. Edward died at the age of 15 after ruling for just over six years, and his half-sister Mary became queen.
About this question
This is a free practice question from the The Tudors and Stuarts topic in the History of the UK chapter. One of the densest history topics: monarchs, religious upheaval, civil war and the settlement that followed. Questions frequently hinge on who did what and in which reign, so build a rough timeline before drilling the detail.
The real Life in the UK Test has 24 multiple-choice questions and a 45-minute time limit, and you need 18 correct to pass. Practising a topic at a time is the quickest way to find the areas that still need work.