grievances against the church Flashcards
(18 cards)
Who was the main focus of grievances against the Church?
Cardinal Wolsey
He embodied corruption within the Church.
What was one of the grievances against Cardinal Wolsey?
He fathered multiple children despite a vow of celibacy.
What positions did Cardinal Wolsey hold?
Archbishop of York, Bishop of Winchester, Bishop of Durham.
What does pluralism refer to in the context of the Church?
Holding multiple church offices simultaneously.
What was one of Wolsey’s behaviors that showed a lack of humility?
Aquisition of palaces and lavish living.
What was the Church’s stance on legal cases?
They thought cases should be held in the King’s courts.
What did the Church charge for probate?
Excessive fees.
What was the effect of the submission of the clergy?
Weakened the Church’s will to resist the King.
What significant event occurred in 1530 involving Henry VIII?
Henry charged 15 Church men with various offenses.
What was the purpose of the Act for the Restraint of Appeals in 1533?
Forbade all appeals to the Pope in religious matters.
What did the Act for the Submission of the Clergy establish?
No new laws could be made without Henry’s approval.
What was the outcome of the Act of Supremacy passed in late 1534?
Declared the King as the Supreme Head of the Church of England.
Fill in the blank: The Act of Succession declared Mary illegitimate and secured succession for _______.
Anne Boleyn.
What was treason under the Act of Supremacy?
To call Henry a heretic.
What did the Act to Remove the Annates accomplish?
Removed financial payments to Rome.
True or False: The Pope responded to the changes made by Henry VIII.
False.
What was one of the Church’s grievances against the clergy?
Lack of educated clergy in many parishes.
What was a consequence of the Church’s involvement in trade?
Accumulated wealth and land, which could have supported the poor.
