Wealth of the Church

Question 1

From the English parishes, where did some money go?

Answer 1

To Rome

Question 2

During the 1520s, how much money did Rome receive from the English parishes and how much did Henry VIII get per year?

Answer 2

Rome: £4,500 per year

Henry VIII: £12,500 per year

Question 3

When was Peter’s pence introduced and what was it?

Answer 3

• from the 11th century (1001 - 1100)

- every house had to pay 1p per year

Question 4

What was the annual tithe?

Answer 4

Everyone paid 1/10th of what they produced/earned a year to the Church (this could include crops, wool or eggs)