Henry VIII

Question 1

When did Henry VIII come to the throne?

Answer 1

1509

Question 2

What were Henry’s aims?

Answer 2

Consolidate, extend his personal power, ensure the succession and continioty of the dynasty

Question 3

What were Henry’s beliefs?

Answer 3

He had a divine right to rule and to question his judgement was to question God

Question 4

How did Hentry VIII court differ from his fathers?

Answer 4

VIII promoted pageants, tournaments and hunting

Question 5

What was the state of the nation that VIII inherited?

Answer 5

prosperous, peaceful kingdom, no succession problems

Question 6

What were Henry’s priorities?

Answer 6

Strong and stable central and local govt
Maintain good relations with Spain marry Catherine of Aragon
Gain a male heir

Question 7

How did Henry rule differently from his father?

Answer 7

Disposed of gis father’s chief financial agents Sir Richard Empson and Edmund Dudleywho were tried and executed for treason

Question 8

Why did Henry dispose of Empson nd Dudley?

Answer 8

To diassociate himself from unpopular aspects of his father’s policies

Question 9

Did Henry pursue his father’s peace policy?

Answer 9

No he pursued wars