Deselutuon Of Monasteries Flashcards

1
Q

What did they do to prove the church was corrupt?

A

Henry’s chief minister sent out “visitors” (inspectors) to inspect 800 monasteries and nunneries

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2
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What did they discover?

A

. Laziness
. Greed
. Sexual peccadilloes

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3
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How many nuns & monks had been failing to live up to their own ideals they made?

A

7,000

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4
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Why did the north of England rise in revolt in 1536?

A

Because Henry wanted to destroy many monasteries in the country (800 where destroyed)

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