The Tudor Dynasty (1485-1603) Flashcards
Q: What was Henry VII’s main focus during his reign?
A: Henry VII focused on stabilizing England after the War of the Roses.
Q: Why is Henry VIII famous?
A: Henry VIII is famous for his six marriages and for founding the Church of England after separating from the Catholic Church, leading to the Act of Supremacy in 1534.
Q: How did Henry VIII’s relationship with Katherine of Aragon affect his reign?
A: Henry VIII’s annulment of his marriage to Katherine of Aragon, which was refused by the Pope, led to a break with Rome and the creation of the Church of England.
Q: What were Henry VIII’s key actions regarding the Anglican Church?
A: Henry VIII’s Act of Supremacy (1534) made him the head of the Anglican Church, leading to the dissolution of monasteries and the accumulation of their wealth.
Q: Who was Henry VIII’s second wife and what happened to her?
A: Anne Boleyn was Henry’s second wife. She was executed in 1536 after being accused of adultery and incest.
Q: Who was Henry VIII’s only son, and who was his mother?
A: Henry VIII’s only son was Edward VI, born to Jane Seymour in 1537.
Q: What was Edward VI’s religious influence?
A: Edward VI introduced Protestant reforms, such as a new prayer book and the allowance for priests to marry.
Q: How did Lady Jane Grey’s reign end?
A: Lady Jane Grey was Queen for nine days and was executed by Mary Tudor.
Q: How is Mary Tudor remembered?
A: Mary Tudor, also known as Bloody Mary, is remembered for her persecution of Protestants and her failed attempt to reverse Protestantism in England.
Q: What was the Religious Settlement of 1559 under Elizabeth I?
A: The Religious Settlement reaffirmed Protestantism and established the Act of Supremacy, making Elizabeth the supreme governor of the Church of England.
Q: What was the Act of Uniformity (1559)?
A: The Act of Uniformity required all people to attend church services and follow the Book of Common Prayer, imposing fines for non-compliance.
Q: What were the Thirty-Nine Articles (1563)?
A: The Thirty-Nine Articles defined key Protestant beliefs, such as salvation by faith alone and the Bible as the ultimate authority.
Q: Who was Robert Dudley?
A: Robert Dudley was Elizabeth I’s confidant and favorite, holding significant political and military power during her reign.
Q: What was the significance of the Spanish Armada (1588)?
A: The Spanish Armada was defeated by Elizabeth I’s navy, securing Protestantism in England and enhancing its power
Q: What happened after Elizabeth I’s death in 1603?
A: After Elizabeth I’s death, the Tudor dynasty ended, and the Stuart family took the throne with James I of England (James VI of Scotland).
