The Kings Court

Question 1

What did Henry build in his privy chamber

Answer 1

Large group of young nobles who could have access to him at all times

Question 2

What was the nickname given to Henry’s nobles

Answer 2

Henry’s minions

Question 3

What did Wolsey do in 1519

Answer 3

Expelled the minions from the privy chamber

Question 4

Why did Henry expell the minions

Answer 4

He claimed they were leading Henry Astray but they returned a year later

Question 5

What did the French war do to the minions (1522-25)

Answer 5

Limited their influence but it returned once Henry returned to England

Question 6

What did Wolsey introduce in 1526

Answer 6

Introduced Eltham Ordinance which was made to save money
Reduced men of privy council from 12 to. 6
Removed the most politically active which increased Wolseys influence

Question 7

When did Henry introduce the Eltham Ordinance

Answer 7

1526

Question 8

What happened to the Eltham Ordinance in 1527

Answer 8

Politically active gained their position back