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Who was the monarch when the Book of Common Prayer was written to be used in the Church of England?

Question #408f1558 · British History
  1. Henry VII
  2. Henry VIII
  3. King Richard III
  4. Edward VI  ✓
Correct answer: D — 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.

Why this question matters

This question is drawn from the “A Long and Illustrious History” section of the official Home Office handbook. Topics from this chapter make up a significant portion of the 24 questions in the real exam, so being able to answer this one comfortably is a small but real step towards passing on the day.

The accepted answer is D: “Edward VI”. Memorise the underlying fact rather than the option letter — the order of options changes between attempts, and the real exam may rephrase the question.

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