King Henry VIII: Which weird facts are fakes?

King Henry VIII is one of England’s most infamous monarchs, but can you tell which of the following weird facts are real, and which are fake. Are you ready?

Question 1Question 1 out of 10:

Henry VIII trained his horses to kneel so he could mount them more easily.

A: True B: False

Question 2Question 2 out of 10:

Henry VIII had a special horn that he would blow to summon his pet monkey.

A: True B: False

Question 3Question 3 out of 10:

Henry VIII once gave his wife’s nephew 400 dogs as a gift.

A: True B: False

Question 4Question 4 out of 10:

Henry VIII invented the flushing toilet.

A: True B: False

Question 5Question 5 out of 10:

Grilled beaver tails were served at Henry VIII’s banquets.

A: True B: False

Question 6Question 6 out of 10:

Henry VIII hated music, and banned it from being played in his presence.

A: True B: False

Question 7Question 7 out of 10:

Henry VIII only became heir to the throne because his older brother died unexpectedly.

A: True B: False

Question 8Question 8 out of 10:

Henry VIII dressed up as Robin Hood, and pretended to rob his wife as a prank.

A: True B: False

Question 9Question 9 out of 10:

Henry VIII wore glasses.

A: True B: False

Question 10Question 10 out of 10:

Henry VIII defeated the king of France in a wrestling match.

A: True B: False

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