3 - Chapter 5 - The Reformation & its impact, 1529-40

Question 1

How did Henry start his reign?
What happened and why?
What happened in 1534?
What was limited?
What happened from 1534-40?

Answer 1

As a strong Catholic
He broke away to secure his divorce to Catherine of Aragon
Act of Succession, Act of Supremacy, oaths and Treason law
Opposition
Further Protestant direction and the English Bible

Question 2

What happened is 1533?

Answer 2

Elizabeth Barton was arrested and interrogated

Question 3

When was the Act of Succession, Supremacy, Treason Act?

Also who was executed?

Answer 3

1534

Barton

Question 4

When was the 1st set of Royal Injunctions issued to clergy?

Answer 4

1536

Question 5

What happened in 1538?

Answer 5

2nd set of Royal Injunctions issued by Cromwell

Question 6

When was the Six Articles?

Answer 6

1539

Question 7

Which do you think was more significant in increasing Henry’s power: The Act of Supremacy or Act of Succession? Why?

Answer 7

Act of Supremacy – England no longer under Pope’s control and Henry head of English Church. Henry now had powers held by the Pope before. BUT the Pope played a very small part in the affairs of the English church.

Act of Succession - Only children of Henry’s 2nd marriage would inherit throne. Completely changed the order of the succession. Established Anne’s position as queen by law. It was a significant step towards the final break with Rome.

Question 8

Was the opposition to the break with Rome a serious threat to Henry? Why?

Answer 8

3 key figures opposed Reformation: Elizabeth Barton, Thomas More, John Fisher.
Most people accepted religious changes.

Question 9

‘In the years 1534 – 40 the English Church changed very little.’ How far do you agree?

Answer 9

English church pushed towards a more Protestant direction – English Bible.
Superstitious practices, e.g. praying to relics were banned.
Act of Supremacy.
The Six Articles.
BUT Many elements of the Catholic Church service remained, e.g. traditional mass

Question 10

What is Sacraments?

Answer 10

Special church ceremonies – baptism / marriage

Question 11

What is the Eucharist?

Answer 11

Bread and wine in church service. Last supper

Question 12

What is Transubstantiation?

Answer 12

Belief that bread and wine is transformed into body / blood Jesus

Question 13

What is Indulgences?

Answer 13

Certificate issued by Catholic church – forgiveness

Question 14

What is Pilgrimage?

Answer 14

Journey for religious reasons

Question 15

What is Anti-Clericalism?

Answer 15

Opposition to clergy

Question 16

What is Vicegerent?

Answer 16

King’s deputy. Responsibility for running church

Question 17

What is Celibate?

Answer 17

Unmarried / no sex

Question 18

What is Doctrines?

Answer 18

Teachings of the church

Question 19

What is Protestantism?

Answer 19

A religion – separate from Catholic church

Question 20

Who is Martin Luther?

Answer 20

Protestant Reformer

Question 21

What is Reformation?

Answer 21

Reform of the Catholic Church

Question 22

What is Vestments?

Answer 22

Ornate priest clothing

Question 23

Who is Richard Hunne?

Answer 23

Baby son died. Refused to pay mortuary fees. Sued and arrested. Died in cell. Murder????

Question 24

What is Act of Succession 1534?

Answer 24

Only children of Henry’s second marriage would inherit throne

Question 25

What is Act of Supremacy?

Answer 25

England no longer under Pope’s control. Henry head of English Church

Question 26

What is Break with Rome?

Answer 26

Henry moving away from the Church in Rome.

Question 27

What is Oath of Succession?

Answer 27

Supported Anne Boleyn as Henry’s Queen

Question 28

What is Treason Act 1534?

Answer 28

Death to anyone denying royal supremacy

Question 29

Who is Elizabeth Barton?

Answer 29

Claimed Virgin Mary had appeared in vision and cured her

Question 30

Who is John Fisher?

Answer 30

Challenged Henry. Executed for treason in 1535