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16th Century History trivia quiz

How well do you really know 16th Century History? Find out in a live duel. QuizDown has over 110 16th Century History questions, from easy to expert, and you’re matched with a real player who gets the same seven.

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What the 16th Century History questions cover

  • French Wars
  • Italian Wars
  • Reformation
  • Dutch Revolt
  • Iberian Union
  • Spanish Armada
  • Aztec Conquest
  • Counter-Reformation
  • English Reformation
  • Japan
  • Tudor England
  • Calendar Reform

Try three 16th Century History questions

Question 1

Which German monk is traditionally associated with publishing the Ninety-five Theses in 1517?

  1. Martin Luther
  2. Erasmus
  3. John Calvin
  4. Thomas More
Show the answer

Martin Luther

Question 2

Which English monarch is famous for having six wives?

  1. Richard III
  2. Henry VIII
  3. James I
  4. Edward VI
Show the answer

Henry VIII

Question 3

What Protestant church emerged in England after the monarch broke with papal authority?

  1. Eastern Orthodox Church
  2. Presbyterian Church
  3. Anglican Church
  4. Lutheran Church
Show the answer

Anglican Church

In a real match you’d have ten seconds for each, and faster right answers score more.

How a 16th Century History match works

  1. Seven rounds. The same seven 16th Century History questions for you and your opponent.
  2. Ten seconds each. A right answer in two seconds scores 20; at the buzzer, 11.
  3. The last round counts double. It’s never over until it’s over.

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