Unit 2 Quiz study guide - Henery VIII Flashcards
What church did he create? How’s it different from the catholic church? Why did he start it/break away from the Catholic Church?
The Church: Anglican Church (Church of England
How it’s different: Anglicans do not recognize the pope as the head of the Christian faith. Instead, the head of the Church of England is the British monarch.
Why:
-He was excommunicated from the church in 1538 after secretly marring Anne Boleyn (she was pregnant with their child)
-Because Pope Clement VII could not annul the marriage because for Pope Clement VII to annul the marriage, he would have to contradict his predecessor Pope Julius II’s dispensation. Which goes against the rule of the catholic church. So Henry decided to make his own church.
Why did Henry VIII want to divorce Catherine of Aragon?
Henry VIII wanted to divorce Catherine of Aragon because she could not give him a son.
What was the outcome of Henry VIII’s request for annulment?
Henry VIII sought an annulment from Pope Clement VII but was denied.
Why did Pope Clement VII deny Henry VIII’s request for annulment?
The Pope denied Henry’s request because he was pressured by Holy Roman Emperor Charles V, Catherine’s nephew.
What significant action did Henry VIII take in 1533?
In 1533, Henry VIII divorced Catherine and married Anne Boleyn.
What did Henry VIII declare in 1534?
In 1534, Henry declared himself the Supreme Head of the Church of England through the Act of Supremacy, breaking away from the Catholic Church.
What was the impact of Henry VIII dissolving England’s monasteries?
Henry VIII dissolved England’s monasteries and confiscated their wealth and land, leading to significant social and economic change.
Why was Thomas More executed?
Thomas More was executed in 1535 for refusing to recognize Henry VIII’s divorce and his authority over the Church.
