Henry VII’s Religious Developments Flashcards
What role did religion play within English society?
An important role in day to day life as there were no anti-religion viewpoints
What was the Parish Church?
The focal point of societal life as it was the local church system
Who was the Church of England led by and was this significant?
The pope-had little influence in England
What religion was the church in England following?
Catholic
Who was power over the Church of England soon given to and why?
Due to a lack of power of England in specific, the power over the church was given to Henry VII
What powers over the Church did Henry VII have in England?
The right to appoint bishops and other clergy and had the right to reward the Church’s wealth to reward the political allies
Why was it important to reward political enemies?
There were many political enemies at the start of Henry VII’s reign e.g Thomas Morton
How was religion similar between Henry VII and Henry VIII?
England was dominated by monasteries
What is anticlericalism?
An opposition to religious authority
What was the most significant movement in religion?
Lollardy
What is lollardy?
Protests against the current religious situation
What did the lollards want and when would this appear?
Demanded reform which came under the rule of Henry VIII
