Henry VIII Renaissance Prince Flashcards
1
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What did Henry do to set himself apart from his father?
A
He arrested the two ministers most closely identified with Henry VII’s hated financial policies. Empson and Dudley
2
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What were Henry’s views on sovereignty and monarchy?
A
1.He was a religious Catholic who attended church and gave charity often.
2. He had a big ego and believed he had a divine right to rule.
3. He was stubborn, Wolsey claimed he spent hours on his knees trying to change his mind.
3
Q
What was the social hierarchy of the countryside in England, highest to lowest?
A
- Nobility
- Gentry
- Yeomen
- Tenant farmers
- Landless
- Vagrants
4
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What was the social hierarchy of towns?
A
- Merchants
- Professionals
- Business owners
- Skilled Craftsmen
- Unskilled workers
5
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What were some features of KH’s governments?
A
- King: ruled the country and made all the important decisions.
- Royal household: Nobles of servants that the king was given food and spiritual guidance.
- Privy Chamber: Small group of king’s closest noble friends and personal needs.
- Royal Council: A group of advisors chosen by the King.
- Court: A body of people made up of monarch’s key servant.
- Parliament: Main job to pass laws on tax.
- JPs: Large landowners who kept law and order.
6
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What were Henry VIII’s aims as a monarch?
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- Wanted to decide on England’s policies.
- Glorious battles.
- Magnificent royal court.
- Wanted to attract great scholars to his court.
- Having a son
- Being a good church servant
7
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Strengths of KH
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- Popular with the people, looked the part.
- Inherited a rich country.
- England was stable system of government.
- He loved Catherine of Aragon and had important connections in Spain.
- Had a team of experienced advisors
8
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Weaknesses of KH
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- He had little experience
- He had a little desire to get involved in the day to day business of England.
- His attitudes to kingship were simplistic and partly based on legends.
- He liked high-risk sports such as jousting
- He had a large ego.
