Henry VIII Flashcards

1
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When did Henry VIII become king?

A

1509

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2
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What was Henry’s first thing?

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Marriage deal with Catherine of Aragon

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Who was arrested and executed as a statement to the nobility 1509?

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Empson and Dudley

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4
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What was Henry VIII first foreign policy?

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an International alliance against france in 1511-12

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5
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Why did the Holy League against france fail?

A

no cohesive plan/strategy

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6
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Who masterminded the 1513 Invasion of France?

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Thomas Wolsey

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7
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What two towns did Henry capture in 1513?

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Tournai and Theroanne.

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8
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Why is Battle of the Spurs known as such?

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to “earn your spurs” showed warrior status throughout Europe,W

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What happened whilst Henry VIII was fighting in France 1513?

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James VI launched an invasion from Scotland.

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10
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Who dealt with the Scottish invasion 1513?

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Catherine of Aragon acting as Lord Regent.
Earl of Surrey lead Battle of Flodden - proving loyalty

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Who was killed in the Battle of Flodden?

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James IV

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13
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When was the Treaty of Saint Germane-en-laye?

A

1514Wha

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What was the outcome of the treaty?

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Sister Mary to marry Louis XII,
Tournai and Theroanne to be kept.
Henry gives up claim to French throme

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15
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When was Wolsey made the Lord Chancellor?

A

1515

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16
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When did Martin luther publish his 95 thesis?

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1517

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What was the 1518 Treaty of London?

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Wolsey + Pope see Ottoman Empire as threat,
Peace between England and all other major countries.
Could start a crusade?

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18
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When was Wolsey made Papal legate?

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1518

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19
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Who became the Holy Roman Emperor in 1519?

A

Charles VW

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20
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Who was born in 1519?

A

Henry Fitzroy

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21
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What did Wolsey put forward to keep peace in Europe?

A

Field of Cloth and Gold in France, weight scales against Charles V

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What happened at the Field of Cloth and Gold in 1520?

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Francis and Henry wrestling match, they fall out.

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23
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Who was executed in 1521 for Treason?

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Duke of Buckingham - “King isn’t going to be king much longer”
Last Duke executed after Wolsey investigation

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24
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When was the Court of Requests/ Star chamber introduced by Wolsey?

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1521

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25
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What book did Henry VIII publish that awarded him Defender of the Faith?

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‘In Defence of the Seven Sacraments’ 1521

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What was the Treaty of Bruges 1521?

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Henry and Charles V to attack France.

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27
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How did Wolsey streamline the Monasteries throughout England in 1521?

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Amalgamated those with 7-12 members, closed ones with less than 6

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28
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What was the 1522 Treaty of Windsor?

A

Princess Mary betrothed to Charles V

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29
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What did Wolsey pass in 1525 that damaged his reputation?

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Amicable Grant

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30
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What was the Amicable Grant?

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A mandatory gift from all clergy to Henry V,
seen as an abuse of power as Clergy cannot be taxed.
Wolsey tries pleasing Henry for it to fail.

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31
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Why was the Battle of Pavia significant?

A

first use of cannons in a battle, Francis captured and held ransom.

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32
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Why did Henry feel betrayed by Charles V in 1525

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Henry wanted to invade France with Charles and divide land as agreed, Charles V ransomed Francis back.

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33
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Who did Henry VIII ally with in 1526?

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Francis I, and pope with the League of Cognac

34
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Who did Henry meet at the League of Cognac 1526?

A

Anne Boleyn

35
Q

When did Henry VIII start having doubts about marriage with Catherine of Aragon?

A

1525, after birth of Fitzroy

36
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What was Wolseys original plan to null the marriage?

A

Legal technicality. Pope gave henry wrong papal dispensation as Marriage between Arthur and Catherine was never consumated

37
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What was the Eltham Ordinances?

A

Wolseys attempt at removing power of Nobility, disguised as streamlining finance of Privy Council

38
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When was the Treaty of Cambrai?

A

1529

39
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What year did Henry spend his christmas with Anne Boleyn?

A

1528

40
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When was Wolsey accused of Praemunire?

A

1529 :(

41
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Who replaced Wolsey in 1529?

A

Thomas More

42
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When did Henry become the supreme head of the church?

A

1531

43
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What was the 1532 Restraint on Annates?

A

Taxes from recently formed clergy to the pope stopped, (later to be given to Henry)

44
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When did Thomas More Resign?

A

1532 after the Submission of the Clergy?

45
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When did Thomas Cranmer become Archbishop?

A

1532, after Archbishop Warhams death

46
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what was the Act in Restraint of Appeals?

A

Parliament Act agreeing marriage was annulled.

47
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When was Elizabeth born?

A

Sept 1533

48
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When was the first Act of Succession? What was it’s terms?

A

1534 - Elizabeth legitimate and Mary kicked out of succesion.

49
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Who was Elizabeth Barton?

A

the Nun of Kent, She preached against Henry’s marriage, saying the world will end or something

50
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What was the 1536 Act of Supremacy and subsequent treason act?

A

Henry was now the Supreme Head of the Church, cutting links with Pope

51
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What happened to those that refused the Treason Act?

A

They were hung, drawn and quartered (YEAHH RICHARD REYNOLDS MENTIONED LETS GOOOO)

52
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Who was given title of Vicar General in 1535?

A

Thomas Cromwell

53
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What was the Valour Ecclesiasticus?

A

1535, valuation of church finances

54
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Who was Henry’s mistress whilst Anne was pregnant in 1536?

A

Jane Seymour

55
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When was Henry’s infamous jousting accident?

A

1536

56
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What happens to Anne after Henry VIII jousting accident?

A

She has a miscarriage, perhaps due to extreme grief?

57
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What did Anne say to Henry Norris that got them, plus Mark Smeaton and George Boleyn executed?

A

“Sir you look to fill dead mans shoes” - flirtatious comment
HOWEVER, TALKING ABOUT DEATH OF KING RUH ROH

58
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How did Mark Smeaton admit to an affair with Anne Boleyn?

A

Under torture, he was most likely homosexual

59
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What was the 10 Articles 1536?

A

Decision to keep 3/7 sacraments of catholic church,
Shift towards reformist church

60
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When was the Dissolution of the smaller monasteries passed?

A

1536

61
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How did Jane Seymour die?

A

due to an infection after giving birth to Edward VI in 1537

62
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Who radically reformed England in the 2 year mourning period for Henry VIII

A

Cranmer and Comwell.

63
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What was the Treaty of Nice 1538?

A

Treaty between Francis, Charles V and the pope - Catholic alliance

64
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When was the first bible in English?

A

The great bible 1539

65
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What happened with Anne of Cleves 1540?

A

Cromwell arranged marriage,
Henry goes to meet her in secret and surprise her,
she has no idea who Henry is
Henry gets humilliated
marriage gets annulled immediat

66
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who did Henry VIII marry after Anne of Cleves?

A

Catherine Howard, along with Cromwell’s execution/

67
Q

What was the 6 Articles?

A

a swing back towards Catholicism due to Treaty of Nice

68
Q

Who wrote a letter to Henry VIII about Catherine Howards affair?

A

Thomas CranmerW

69
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Who did Catherine Howard have an affair with?

A

Thomas Culpepper

70
Q

When was the Battle of Solway Moss against Scotland?

A

1542

71
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Who died a week after the Battle of Solway Moss?

A

King James V, 1 week old MQoS is now queen

72
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What was the Treaty of Greenwich 1543?

A

a peace treaty between France and Scotland, Edward VI and Mary QOS

73
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What were the terms of the 1544 Act of Succession?

A

Edward, then Mary, then Elizabeth if no children from any

74
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What happened to the Treaty of Greenwich?

A

it was rejected - Auld alliance reinstated

75
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What was the Peace of Ardres 1546

A

Henry to keep boulogne for 8 years, after Edward Seymour laid seige.
2,000,000 crowns to be paid for return.

76
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Why was factionalism a problem for Henry VIII?

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77
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When was the Bishops book instated?

A

1537

78
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When was the King’s book? what was it?

A

Revised Bishops book, largely catholic doctrine with some reformist elemnetS

79
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What were the three Palatinates?

A

Durham, Lancashire and Cheshire

80
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When was the Pilgrimage of Grace?

A

1536

81
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How many people were involved with the Pilgrimage of Grace?

A

40,000

82
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How many rebels were executed after a promise of pardon?

A

74