The Reformation Flashcards
What did Martin Luther do?
He made 97 criticisms of the Catholic Church.
What did the Act of Supremacy (1534) state?
Henry was made supreme head of the Church.
What did the Ten Articles (1536) state?
Introduced some Protestant ideas into Henry’s church.
What did the Six Acts (1539) state?
Restored some Catholic ideas to Henry’s church.
Why did Elizabeth Barton oppose Henry’s changes to the Church?
Did not agree with the annulment and prophesied that Henry would die if he married Anne Boleyn. She was executed in April 1534.
Why did John Fisher (Bishop of Rochester) oppose Henry’s changes in the Church?
He supported Catherine of Aragon during the annulment. He was executed in June 1534.
Why did Thomas More oppose Henry’s changes in the Church?
Refused to swear the Oath of Supremacy. He was executed in July 1536.
Explain why Henry may have closed down the monasteries?
Economic
Political
Religious
How much money did Henry gain from the Dissolution?
£1.3 million
(500 million today)
What is the Dissolution of the Monasteries?
Henry’s decision to close down the monasteries.
What was the Valor Ecclesiasticus?
Cromwell’s investigation into the value of the monasteries.
What were the visitations?
Visits to the monasteries to record rumour, scandal and example of fake relics.
What legislation was passed during the Dissolution?
The Dissolution of the Lesser Monasteries (1536) dissolved monasteries worth less than £200
The Dissolution of the Greater Monasteries (1539) dissolved all other monasteries.
Who suffered after the Dissolution?
95% of Medieval art was destroyed.
Abbots who opposed the Dissolution like Whiting were executed.
Nuns had little alternative employment.
Who benefited from the Dissolution?
Henry’s income dramatically increased.
Nobles and gentry were able to buy land cheaply.
Many monks received a pension or were able to work as a priest.
