Thomas Wolsey Flashcards
Who was Thomas Wolsey?
An English cardinal and statesman who served as a chief advisor to King Henry VIII.
What position did Thomas Wolsey hold in the Catholic Church?
He was a cardinal.
True or False: Thomas Wolsey was born into a wealthy family.
False.
What was one of Wolsey’s significant roles in the English court?
He served as Lord Chancellor.
Fill in the blank: Thomas Wolsey was instrumental in the establishment of ________ between England and the Catholic Church.
Diplomatic relations.
What major project did Wolsey initiate that aimed to strengthen England’s influence in Europe?
The Field of the Cloth of Gold.
Which monarch did Thomas Wolsey primarily serve?
King Henry VIII.
What was one of the reasons for Wolsey’s fall from power?
His failure to secure an annulment of Henry VIII’s marriage to Catherine of Aragon.
True or False: Wolsey was a key figure in the English Reformation.
True.
What title did Wolsey hold that reflected his importance in England’s legal system?
Lord Chancellor.
Multiple Choice: What was Wolsey’s original profession before entering politics? A) Lawyer B) Merchant C) Clergyman D) Soldier
C) Clergyman.
What was the name of the palace that Wolsey built, which became a symbol of his power?
Hampton Court Palace.
Fill in the blank: Wolsey was born in ________.
Ipswich.
What year did Thomas Wolsey die?
1530.
True or False: Wolsey was executed for treason.
False; he died before he could be tried.
What was Wolsey’s approach to foreign policy?
He pursued diplomacy and alliances.
Which Pope did Wolsey work closely with during his career?
Pope Leo X.
What was the title of Wolsey’s most famous book on governance?
There is no widely recognized book attributed to him.
Fill in the blank: Wolsey was a key architect of the ________ between England and France.
Treaty of London.
True or False: Wolsey was known for his humility and simplicity.
False; he was known for his opulence and ambition.
What was Wolsey’s relationship with the nobility?
He often clashed with them due to his rise to power.
Multiple Choice: What was one of Wolsey’s primary responsibilities as Lord Chancellor? A) Military commander B) Legal advisor C) Diplomat D) Religious leader
B) Legal advisor.
What significant religious institution did Wolsey attempt to reform?
The Church in England.
Fill in the blank: Wolsey’s downfall began after the ________ of his political ambitions.
Failure.
True or False: Wolsey was a supporter of the Protestant Reformation.
False; he was a staunch defender of Catholicism.
What legacy did Thomas Wolsey leave behind?
He is remembered for his influence on English politics and religion during the Tudor period.
