The Tudors Flashcards
Who was Henry VIII and how did he rule England?
He was the King of England and was the second Tudor Monarch.
Who did Britain have conflict with and why?
He had a battle with Spain due to religious tensions.
Why did Henry break from Rome?
The priest disagreed with is choice of wife.
What challenges did Edward VI face as King?
One challenge was that he was going to die young, so he couldn’t rule for long.
Was Mary really that bad?
Yes- she burnt 300 disbelievers.
Why was Elizabeth concerned about her portraits?
Sh changed to look like a powerful and rich ruler.
Example- she would always wear expensive looking items. In one she held a spear.
Describe the Spanish Armada and its outcome.
The Spanish Armada had lots of ships and were very powerful. In the end of the battle, Spain lost due to bad weather.
Explain how Elizabeth tried to please both Protestants and Catholics.
One way was that she called herself “Supreme Governor” instead of “Head of the Church of England”.
How did Elizabeth solve both religious and poverty problems?
Religion: She restored Protestant service but kept Catholic Bishops and Archbishops.
Poverty:She imbedded supervision and care of the poor in her laws.
