Henry VIII

Question 1

When did Henry Tudor became king of England

Answer 1

• 1485
• start to the Tudor dynasty

Question 2

When did Henry VIII became king and what was his age

Answer 2

• 1509 following the death of Henry Tudor
• 17

Question 3

Who were the wives of Henry VIII

Answer 3

• Catherine of Aragon (divorced) = had Mary I
• Anne Boleyn (beheaded) = had Elizabeth I
• Jane Seymour (died) = had Edward VI
• Anne of Cleves (divorced)
• Katherine Howard (Beheaded)
• Catherine Parr (outlived Henry)

Question 4

When did Henry VIII break with Rome

Answer 4

• 1530
• created the Church of England

Question 5

Why did Henry VIII break with Rome

Answer 5

• power
• money
• succession

Question 6

Power :

Answer 6

• Henry wanted complete control and sovereignty over his kingdom
• he did not like how his people were loyal to the pope and they can appoint archbishops

Question 7

Money :

Answer 7

• Henry was nearly bankrupt as he had spent a lot of his money on the war against France and a lavish lifestyle
• by taking over the the church he could have access to all the wealth and land for himself

Question 8

Succession :

Answer 8

• henry only had Mary I as his heir but wanted a male heir to continue the Tudor dynasty
• the pope did not allow him to divorce Catherine of Aragon
• breaking with Rome meant he could divorce here and marry Anne Boleyn in hopes to get a male heir