Return to Lesson

Reign of Edward VI Fact-Matching Game

Turn off ads with a Pro Membership!

Summoning Knowledge...

About This Challenge

In the midst of the tumultuous Reign of Edward VI (1547-1553), a new game has emerged that challenges players to piece together important historical information in a race against time.

  • Players must uncover key details about the reign of Edward VI
  • Use spells for hints and extra time to complete the game

Game Details: a fact-matching game where you piece together important information fragments. Use spells for hints and extra time!

Need a Hint? View the Facts
  • Edward VI became king of England at the age of 9 following the death of his father, Henry VIII.
  • During his reign, Edward VI was heavily influenced by Protestant advisors, leading to the implementation of Protestant reforms in England.
  • Edward VI's reign saw the introduction of the first Book of Common Prayer in 1549, which established the Church of England as a Protestant church.
  • Edward VI's reign was marked by economic difficulties, including inflation and debasement of the coinage.
  • Edward VI's reign also saw the introduction of the Treason Act in 1547, which made it a crime to imagine, devise, or intend the death of the king.
  • Edward VI's reign saw the suppression of monasteries and religious houses as part of the Protestant reforms.
  • Edward VI died at the age of 15 in 1553, possibly from tuberculosis or pneumonia.
  • Edward VI was succeeded by his half-sister Mary I, who sought to restore Catholicism in England.
  • Edward VI's reign saw the introduction of the Act of Uniformity in 1549, which mandated the use of the Book of Common Prayer in all churches.
  • Edward VI's reign also saw the publication of the Forty-Two Articles in 1553, which outlined the doctrinal beliefs of the Church of England.
  • Edward VI's reign saw the introduction of new coinage, known as 'base' or 'debased' coinage, in an attempt to address economic issues.
  • Edward VI's reign saw the introduction of the First Act of Uniformity in 1549, which mandated the use of the Book of Common Prayer in all church services.
  • Edward VI's reign saw the introduction of the Second Act of Uniformity in 1552, which made further changes to the worship and practices of the Church of England.
  • Edward VI's reign saw the introduction of the Vagrancy Act in 1547, which aimed to address the issue of homelessness and vagrancy in England.
  • Edward VI's reign saw the introduction of the Act for the Advancement of True Religion in 1549, which aimed to promote Protestantism in England.
  • Edward VI's reign saw the introduction of the Chantries Act in 1547, which dissolved chantries and seized their assets as part of the Protestant reforms.
  • Edward VI's reign saw the introduction of the Poor Act in 1552, which aimed to address poverty and provide relief for the poor in England.
  • Edward VI's reign saw the introduction of the Act for the Uniformity of Service in 1549, which mandated the use of the Book of Common Prayer in all church services.
  • Edward VI's reign saw the introduction of the Act for the Dissolution of Colleges and Chantries in 1547, which dissolved colleges and chantries and seized their assets.
  • Edward VI's reign saw the introduction of the Act for the Dissolution of Chantries in 1547, which dissolved chantries and seized their assets as part of the Protestant reforms.

Need a Refresher?

Return to the Main Lesson
Scroll to Top