2.6 Henry VIII's Religion Flashcards
How was the murder of Richard Hunne in 1514 significant?
Richard Hunne was found dead in his cell in the Bishop of London’s prison. The church tried to play it off as suicide but the jury believed that to be impossible and instead a clumsy murder cover up.
This case was disastrous for the reputation of the Church, showing its corruption. This was probably the start of the want for a break from Rome.
Why was Henry VIII awarded the title of Defender of the Faith by Pope Leo X in 1521?
He wrote a book, “Defence of the Seven Sacraments” which criticised Martin Luther.
Who were the Protestants?
Those who followed the teachings of Martin Luther. They did not believe in superstition. For example that it was possible to undergo transubstantiation in Eucharist. They wanted to split form the church based in Rome.
Why did Henry split from the Church in 1534?
He wanted to annul his marriage to Catherine of Aragon which the Pope refused to let him do.
What was the Act to dissolve smaller monasteries in 1536?
This was a parliamentary act which dissolved monasteries which earned under £200 per annum.
When were the rest of the monasteries dissolved?
In 1539 under the Act to dissolve remaining monasteries.
What did the 1536 Royal Injunctions do?
These began to attack traditional religious policies by placing a restriction on the number of holy days that could be observed.
They also discouraged pilgrimages.
What did the 1538 Royal Injunctions do?
Every parish church had to enquire an English Bible.
Images, statues and relics were removed from churches.
What did the 10 articles do in 1536?
Deemed only three sacraments (baptism, penance and Eucharist) were necessary to achieve salvation.
Confession was praised but remission of sins via praying to saints was rejected.
This shows both the Catholic and Lutheran influences over the articles.
What did the 1537 Bishop’s Book do?
Restored the other 4 sacraments which had been omitted by the 10 articles but they were given a lower status.
These 4 sacraments were: confirmation; anointing of the sick; marriage; and Holy Orders.
What did the 6 articles do in 1539?
This reinstated the Catholic doctrine that denial of transubstantiation was heretical.
What was the 1543 Kings Book?
A revised version of the Bishop’s book. The emphasis was very conservative, but there were some Lutheran hints.
How was the church reformation weakened by the end of Henry VIII’s reign.
Cromwell, who had secured the split from Rome, fell from power in 1540 and was replaced by a predominantly conservative council.
Acts such as the six articles strengthened Catholic traditions, such as transubstantiation.
