Henry VIII Part One

Question 1

Impact of Henry’s Personality on Government

Answer 1

1) Separation from Fathers Rule
2) Advisers to the King
3) Impact of War on Government

Question 2

Why was Wolsey able to rise to power

Answer 2

1) Luck/ Timing
2) Personality - Intelligence, Charismatic, Hardworking
3) Flexible in beliefs + Loyalty

Question 3

Successful Foreign Policy in period to 1529

Wolseys role in Foreign policy

Answer 3

1) Glory through warfare
3) Glory (Prestige) without warfare
4) Kings Great Matter - Sucession

Question 4

How Successful Wolseys Domestic Policy

Answer 4

1) Legal Reforms
2) Financial Reforms
3) Social Reforms
4) Admin Reforms
5) Church Reforms
6) Nobility

Question 5

Was the Church in need of Reforms in the 1520’s

Answer 5

1) Church Leaders and clergy
2) Local level of Support and impact of Lollardy/ Luther
3) Religious Institutions
4) Doctrine of the Church

Question 6

Why did Henry want a divorce from Catherine of Aragon?

Answer 6

1) Against Gods will
2) Lack of Legitimate Male Heir
3) Love for Anne Boleyn

Question 7

What caused Wolsey’s downfall?

Answer 7

1) Divorce
2) Lack of Support from Nobility
3) Anne Bolyne Faction
4) Amicable Grant