Henry VIII Reformation Flashcards
Who was the monarch during the reformation in England?
Henry VIII
What was the main reason for the reformation during Henry VIII’s reign?
Desire for divorce from Catherine of Aragon
Which Act declared Henry VIII the supreme head of the Church of England?
The Act of Supremacy
True or False: The reformation in England was primarily driven by religious reasons.
False
What was the name of the new church created by Henry VIII?
The Church of England
Who was Henry VIII’s first wife that he sought to divorce?
Catherine of Aragon
Which famous Englishman wrote a book defending the sacraments against Martin Luther?
Thomas More
Which Act dissolved the monasteries in England during the reformation?
The Dissolution of the Monasteries Act
What was the name of Henry VIII’s daughter who became queen after his death?
Mary I
Which famous queen followed Henry VIII and implemented a Protestant religious policy?
Elizabeth I
Fill in the blank: The reformation in the reign of Henry VIII resulted in the break from the ________ Church.
Catholic
Who was the Archbishop of Canterbury who supported Henry VIII’s divorce from Catherine of Aragon?
Thomas Cranmer
Which Act transferred the power to appoint bishops from the Pope to the King of England?
The Act of Restraint of Appeals
True or False: The reformation in England had no impact on the political landscape of the country.
False
What was the name of the son that Henry VIII had with Anne Boleyn?
Edward VI
Who was the Pope during the reformation in England?
Pope Clement VII
Which Act declared the marriage of Henry VIII and Catherine of Aragon null and void?
The Act of Succession
Which famous English scholar translated the Bible into English during the reformation?
William Tyndale
What was the name of the famous warship commissioned by Henry VIII?
Mary Rose
Who was the last Catholic Archbishop of Canterbury before the reformation?
Thomas Cranmer
Which Act made it treason to oppose Henry VIII’s marriage to Anne Boleyn?
The Act of Succession
True or False: The reformation in England led to the establishment of Protestantism as the official religion.
True
What was the name of the Pope who refused to annul Henry VIII’s marriage to Catherine of Aragon?
Pope Clement VII
Which Act declared that the King of England was the only supreme head on earth of the Church of England?
The Act of Supremacy
Fill in the blank: The reformation in England was a period of ________ change in the religious landscape.
significant
Who was the leader of the English Reformation after Henry VIII’s death?
Thomas Cranmer
Which Act declared that Henry VIII’s marriage to Catherine of Aragon was unlawful?
The Act of Succession
What was the name of the church court established by Henry VIII to handle ecclesiastical matters?
Court of High Commission
True or False: Henry VIII’s reformation in England was welcomed by all his subjects.
False
Who was the King of France during the reformation in England?
Francis I
Fill in the blank: The reformation in the reign of Henry VIII led to the break from the ________ Church.
Catholic
