Henry VIII - Early Character & Actions

Question 1

How old was Henry VIII when he came to the throne?

Answer 1

17

Question 2

How was Henry VIII seen in comparison to his father?

Answer 2

Very fondly - especially amongst the nobility!

Question 3

Who wrote an ode to Henry VIII upon his accession?

Answer 3

Sir Thomas More

Question 4

Which two people had been incredibly unpopular in Henry VII’s reign?

Answer 4

Empson and Dudley

Question 5

What was Henry VIII’s attitude to governing?

Answer 5

Tedious and boring, but got involved at random points

Question 6

What did Henry hold many of upon his accession?

Answer 6

Tournaments and hunts

Question 7

How did Henry rule throughout the majority of his reign?

Answer 7

Through a chief advisor (Wolsey/Cromwell)

Question 8

What 4 key characteristics did Henry VII leave his son as his legacy?

Answer 8

Lots of money
Unpopular ways of gaining money
Peaceful/stable FP
Conciliar government

Question 9

How did Henry VIII change Henry VII’s legacy by 1514?

Answer 9

Financially ruined
Council Learned in Law abolished
Aggressive FP
Chief advisor

Question 10

When was the Council Learned in Law abolished?

Answer 10

January 1510

Question 11

What happened to Empson and Dudley?

Answer 11

Executed

Question 12

How did Henry deal with Bonds and Recognizances?

Answer 12

Cancelled many of them

Question 13

When was Wolsey made a Cardinal?

Answer 13

1515

Question 14

When was Wolsey made Papal Legate?

Answer 14

1518

Question 15

When did Henry VIII marry Catherine of Aragon?

Answer 15

1509

Question 16

Why did Henry VIII want to gain popularity with the nobility?

Answer 16

To support an aggressive FP

Question 17

Who led the English army against Scotland at the Battle of Flodden?

Answer 17

The Earl of Surrey & Catherine of Aragon

Question 18

Which key noble was executed in 1521?

Answer 18

Duke of Buckingham

Question 19

On what two key things did Henry spend all of his inheritance from his father on?

Answer 19

Wars and Tourneys/Feasts