Part 1 Flashcards
Who was Thomas Beckett the archbishop of?
King Henry II
Who was Mary I in relation to Elizabeth I?
Cousins
What was the Middle Way? Who was it led by?
The combining of Catholicism and Protestantism led by Elizabeth I
What was the Monteagle letter?
A letter to warn Lord Monteagle to not attend parliament
What was the papal bull?
A formal announcement made by the Pope
What is a Martyr?
A person who is killed for their beliefs
What was the reformation?
A movement in the 16th century which led to a break with the Catholic Church and the beginning of the Protestant church
Who wrote the 95 Theses?
Martin Luther
What were the 95 Theses?
A document of Martin Luther’s criticisms and accusations of the Catholic Church
Why did Henry break with Rome?
He wanted to marry Anne Boleyn but was already married to Catherine of Aragon - Henry needed an heir and Catherine couldn’t have children so Henry needed an annulment
What was a recusant?
Catholics who were unwilling to attend church services
What was a Puritan?
A radical protest and who wore simple clothing and tried living without sin
What was the Spanish Armada?
Fleet of war ships sent to invade England in 1588
Who was Phillip II?
Devout Catholic King of Spain
Who was Edward VI?
Devout Protestant King of England. Made churches Protestant. They were redecorated plain and simple. He banned mass and church services were now in English
