History Revision - The Tudors Flashcards
Who was Henry VIII and how did he rule England?
He was the king of Britain 1509 till 1547 when he died. He ruled England according to his beliefs and opinions
Who did Britain have a conflict with and why?
Rome, because Henry split Britain from the Catholic Church as the pope would not grant him permission to divorce his wife.
Why did Henry VIII break from Rome?
He broke from Rome because the pope would grant him permission to divorce his wife, Catherine of Aragon
What challenges did Edward VI face as king?
Edward was seen as an easy target for manipulation, rebellion and succession, as he came to the throne at the age of 9. He also faced criticism for continuing the country as a Protestant country like his father, instead of returning it to Catholicism
Was Mary really that bad?
No, because in comparison to her father and siblings she did not kill many people. She returned the country to Catholicism because she believed that was what was right. Overall, she was no worse that any other king or queen of England.
