The Protestant Reformation Flashcards
When did Henry VIII become king.
In 1509.
What are the ‘95 theses’ which were made in 1517?
It is 95 complaints about the Pope and the Catholic Church by Martin Luther.
What does it mean if you are Protestant?
You are not under the rule of the Pope and Catholic Church.
What is The Act of Supremacy made in 1534?
Henry declared himself head of the new Protestant Church of England and breaks with Catholic Church.
How did The Reformation accelerate?
Edward VI made changes to the English Church, making it more Portestant.
Why did Britain return to Catholicism?
Mary I reintroduced it and many people were burnt for refusing to accept these changes.
What does Elizabeth try to do to try and solve the problems?
She tried to keep a ‘middle way’ by keeping some Catholic and Protestant traditions.
What was the ‘80 Years War’?
Dutch Protestants rebelled against Catholic Spain and the war lasted for decades.
Why did Henry want to become Protestant?
For many reasons but mainly because he wanted a divorce but the Pope wasn’t letting him.
