henry vii timeline test 2

Question 1

two forms of government?

Answer 1

central and local

Question 2

two lawyers who were key examples of the growing power of the gentry in henry’s government?

Answer 2

richard empson and edmund dudley

Question 3

counsel committee responsible for overseeing the king’s feudal rights (also bonds and recognisances)?

Answer 3

council learned in law

Question 4

which earl of surrey became a councillor when released from the tower?

Answer 4

thomas howard

Question 5

job held by william stanley - responsible for organising court ceremonies, overseeing the chamber, and speaking for the king in parliament or counsel?

Answer 5

lord chamberlain

Question 6

john morton served as lord chancellor for how many years?

Answer 6

14

Question 7

how big was henry’s most trusted group of councillors?

Answer 7

6 or 7

Question 8

how many parliaments did henry call during his reign?

Answer 8

7

Question 9

how many great councils did henry call?

Answer 9

5

Question 10

what were the meetings (held 4 times a year) where unpaid justices of the peace deal with enforcing law and order in county towns?

Answer 10

quarter sessions

Question 11

in what year was a manual issued for JPs?

Answer 11

1506

Question 12

how many JPs were there in each county?

Answer 12

18

Question 13

which men did henry place in charge of the north, wales and ireland?

Answer 13

earl of surrey, jasper tudor and sir edward poynings

Question 14

what percentage of laws made by henry were to do with JPs and controlling the provinces?

Answer 14

10%

Question 15

who was responsible in each county for arresting and prosecuting criminals?

Answer 15

sheriff