Tudors Flashcards
What is a Primary source?
A work that gives original information e.g. letters, diaries, autobiographies and etc.
What is a Secondary source?
A secondary source is one that was created later by someone that did not experience firsthand or participate in the events in which the author is writing about e.g biographies, textbooks, newspaper articles, etc.
Who were Henry VIII’s wives?
- Catherine of Aragon
- Anne Boleyn
- Jane Seymour
- Anne of Cleves
- Katherine Howard
- Katherine Parr
Who was Henry VIII’s heirs?
- Edward VI
- Mary I
- Elizabeth I
How many wives did Henry VIII had?
He had six wives.
What were the Protestants protesting about?
Protestants protested against the practices of the Catholic Church, seeking reforms in religious practices and beliefs.
How were monks and nuns supposed to live?
Monks and nuns were expected to live a life of poverty, chastity, and obedience.
How did monks and nuns live according to the historical context?
They lived under strict rules and were dedicated to spiritual practices.
In what year did Martin Luther express his criticisms of the Catholic Church?
1517
What is the term used to describe Henry VIII’s decision to separate from the Catholic Church?
Break from Rome
What is the name given to the formal process by which Henry VIII disbanded monasteries in England, Wales, and Ireland?
Dissolution of monasteries
This administrative and legal process occurred between 1536 and 1541.
Between which years did the dissolution of monasteries occur?
1536-1541
This period marks significant changes in religious and social structures.
What was the effect on the number of monks and friars as a result of the dissolution of monasteries?
8000 monks and friars were dispossessed
Of these, 1500 found other jobs while most received pensions.
What happened to the buildings of the disbanded monasteries?
They were used as quarries
The stone was reused to build houses and mansions.
How many nuns were adversely affected by the dissolution of monasteries?
2000 nuns
Many could not marry or find work following the dissolution.
What social consequence resulted from the end of monastery charity?
Increase in poverty in the 16th century
The dissolution removed a key source of support for the needy.
What happened to the contents of the monasteries after their dissolution?
Buildings and everything inside were destroyed or repurposed
This included books, furniture, and treasures.
What was one of the economic effects of the dissolution on Henry VIII?
Henry’s income was doubled
He sold land and property to over 40,000 people, including nobles and merchants.
What was one of the main uses of the money gained from selling monastery land?
Spent on wars and the navy
The funds were primarily allocated to military expenses.
What was the impact of the dissolution on communities where monasteries were central to life?
Communities collapsed
The loss of monasteries disrupted local social structures.
True or False: The dissolution of monasteries had no impact on the religious landscape.
False
It significantly altered the religious and charitable landscape of the time.
What major legislative act was passed in 1536 related to the dissolution?
Dissolution of the Lesser Monasteries Act
This act initiated the formal process of disbanding smaller monastic institutions.
What was one of the social effects of the dissolution on the care for the sick and needy?
End of places of refuge and shelter
Monasteries provided essential care services that were lost.
What are the different social classes mentioned in Tudor England?
- Gentleman
- Laborer
- Yeoman
- Merchant
- Pauper
