Starter quiz
- Why was it surprising that Henry VIII became King of England in 1509?
- He said he never wanted to become king.
- His older brother, Arthur, was heir to the throne, not him. ✓
- His older sister, Margaret, was heir to the throne, not him.
- He killed his brother, Arthur, in order to secure the throne.
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- Who did Henry VIII marry in 1509?
- Catherine of Aragon ✓
- Anne Boleyn
- Anne of Cleves
- Catherine Howard
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- Who had the task of securing Henry VIII's divorce from Catherine of Aragon?
- Holy Roman Emperor Charles V
- Anne Boleyn
- Cardinal Thomas Wolsey ✓
- Pope Clement VII
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- Why was Thomas Wolsey described as the ‘alter rex’ (‘the other king’)?
- because he had royal blood
- because he was one of the wealthiest men in England ✓
- because he was Henry's heir to the throne
- because he wielded significant power ✓
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- Complete the sentence: Henry grew increasingly concerned during his marriage to Catherine of Aragon that his death would lead to a period of instability unless a male ______ could be produced.
- 'heir' ✓
- Put the following events in chronological order.
- 1⇔Catherine of Aragon married Henry VIII when he became king.
- 2⇔Mary, Henry and Catherine's daughter, was born.
- 3⇔Henry contacted Pope Clement VII to ask for an annulment, but was denied.
- 4⇔Wolsey organised a Church court to argue for Henry’s annulment, but was denied.
- 5⇔Wolsey was arrested for treason and died on the way to trial.
Exit quiz
- Match the keyword with the correct definition.
- act⇔a written law passed by Parliament ✓
- supreme⇔the highest in rank or authority ✓
- Parliament⇔representatives who advise the king, approve taxes and make laws ✓
- Complete the sentence: Thomas ______ used theological ideas to argue for the annulment of Henry’s marriage to Catherine of Aragon.
- Cranmer ✓
- Cromwell
- Wolsey
- More
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- Complete the sentence: The 1534 Act of Supremacy made Henry the '______ Head of the Church of England'.
- 'Supreme' ✓
- Which Thomas retired from his position as Lord Chancellor in 1532 due to his loyalty to the Catholic Church?
- Cranmer
- Cromwell
- Wolsey
- More ✓
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- Which Thomas was very good at manipulating Parliament into voting for acts that increased Henry’s power through emotive speeches and appointing candidates who were favourable to Henry's reforms?
- Cranmer
- Cromwell ✓
- Wolsey
- More
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- How did the Submission of the Clergy (1532) effectively remove the power of the pope in England?
- The Church could now not make any religious laws without Parliament's authority.
- The Church could now not make any religious laws without the king’s authority. ✓
- The Church could now not make any religious laws without the pope's authority.
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Key learning points
- Thomas Cromwell was an important minister who helped Henry VIII increase his power.
- Cranmer used theological ideas to argue for the annulment of Henry’s marriage to Catherine of Aragon.
- The Reformation Parliament (1529-1536) radically changed the powers of the monarchy.
- The 1534 Act of Supremacy made Henry the 'Supreme Head of the Church of England'.
- Henry had to rely on Parliament for the Break with Rome.
Common misconception
There has always been a large variety of names that people could be called.
In societies that do not experience a great deal of immigration, the pool of names that people can be called can be limited. This was the case for hundreds of years in England, causing many people to share the same names (e.g. Thomas!).
Keywords
Parliament - representatives from across the country who advise the king, approve taxes and make laws
Act - a written law passed by Parliament
Supreme - the highest in rank or authority
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