HenryVIII Renaissance Prince

Question 1

Was HenryVIII young life like?(3pt)

Answer 1

• not allowed to be in a role of governing the kingdom
• when he was in succession to the throne, he was band from jousting by his father
• he inherited a well governed kingdom and a group of experienced advisors

Question 2

What was HenryVIII attitude to kingship(3pts)

Answer 2

• (simplistic) he wanted to repeat heroic legends on English victory’s over france
• wanted his court to be dazzling, by celebrating the latest ideas in arts, culture and learning
• he wanted to perform brave deeds such as war and courtly love.

Question 3

What were HenryVIII view on sovereignty and monarchy?(3pts)

Answer 3

• he was deeply religious. (He gave charity to the poor on a daily basis)

-he thought his opinion only matters and that he had divine right to do so

-his stubbornness made it difficult for his advisers to manage. (Wolsey had to spend hours on his knees to convince HenryVIII. )

Question 4

What was HenryVIII character?(4)

Answer 4

-He was a powerful athlete (a passionate and skilful jouster) which risked his health

• he was educated( spoke French, Spanish and Latin
• he had a large ego.
• he had little desire in day to day business of governing England