Henry VIII: Wolsey's Religious Reforms

Question 1

What was the condition of the Church in the 1520s

Answer 1

The majority were devout Catholics, but anti-clericalism was clearly present

Lollardy in the South-East

Prominence of Martin Luther

William Tyndale translated parts of the bible into English

Printing development meant there was more anti-Clerical criticism

Question 2

What caused a heightened exposure to Lutheranism

Answer 2

Trade with foreign countries, specifically Germany

Question 3

Who translated parts of the bible into English

Answer 3

William Tyndale

Question 4

What did Wolsey do regarding religious reforms

Answer 4

1. Dissolved 30 small monastries
2. Centralised the Church
3. Made Churchmen more used to orders from the Crown

Question 5

What was Wolsey associated with

Answer 5

All the problems with the church

Question 6

Why was Wolsey associated with problems in the church

Answer 6

1. Pluralism - Multiple Bishoprics, Lincoln, Bath
2. Absenteeism - Lincoln, Durham and Bath never visited
3. Simony - Bought titles for his son
4. Sexual Misconduct - 2 Children with a Mistress

Question 7

What is the Richard Hunne case

Answer 7

Wolsey accused Hunne of heresy and he was framed for suicide

Caused widespread anger within the clergy

Question 8

What did the Benefit of the Clergy mean

Answer 8

Church abuses were protected

Question 9

What did Wolsey used the money from dissolved monasteries for

Answer 9

His own personal gain, he built Cardinal College