Henry VII - Society: Churchmen, nobles and commoners Flashcards
What was Tudor society
Hierarchical and based on a class system
What dominated society
Social status
What was the Great Chain of Being
That those below in a social class had a duty to serve those below and the higher classes were obliged to look after the interests of those below
How many members did the Roman Catholic Church have
10,000 regular clergy and 35,000 secular slergy
What did the church form
Its own state with its own law courts and privileges.
What kind of crimes did the church deal with
Religious crimes, such as adultery, heresy and crimes committed by clergymen
What percentage of the population were nobility
1%
Where did noble wealth and power derive from
Substantial landowning and office holding
What did the crown rely on the noble class to do
Govern the kingdom, keep the peace and pay most of the Kingdom’s taxes
What was parliament used for in regards to the nobility
Gauge their attitudes and opinions
How many commoners were there in 1500
2 million
What percentage of commoners lived below the poverty line
50%
What enabled a minority of commoners to rise in economic terms
The ability to either rent or buy land
