henry and cromwell

Question 1

Who was the main advisor to Henry VIII from 1532 to 1540?

Answer 1

Thomas Cromwell

Question 2

What significant act did Cromwell help to pass in 1534?

Answer 2

The Act of Supremacy

Question 3

True or False: The Act of Supremacy declared Henry VIII as the Supreme Head of the Church of England.

Answer 3

True

Question 4

In what year did Henry VIII marry Anne Boleyn?

Answer 4

1533

Question 5

What was the primary reason for the English Reformation?

Answer 5

Henry VIII’s desire for an annulment from Catherine of Aragon

Question 6

Fill in the blank: Cromwell was instrumental in the dissolution of ________.

Answer 6

the monasteries

Question 7

What was the name of the document that established the Church of England’s independence from the Pope?

Answer 7

The Act of Supremacy

Question 8

True or False: Cromwell was born into a noble family.

Answer 8

False

Question 9

What title did Cromwell hold in the government?

Answer 9

Lord Privy Seal

Question 10

Which monarch’s reign saw the rise of Thomas Cromwell?

Answer 10

Henry VIII

Question 11

In what year was Thomas Cromwell executed?

Answer 11

1540

Question 12

What was one of Cromwell’s key reforms in government?

Answer 12

The introduction of the Privy Council

Question 13

What was the primary purpose of the dissolution of the monasteries?

Answer 13

To consolidate royal power and increase revenue

Question 14

Multiple Choice: Which of the following was NOT a consequence of the Reformation? A) Increased royal power B) Decreased influence of the Pope C) Rise of Catholicism D) Establishment of the Church of England

Answer 14

C) Rise of Catholicism

Question 15

Who was executed alongside Cromwell in 1540 for treason?

Answer 15

No one; he was executed alone.

Question 16

What was the role of the House of Commons during Henry VIII’s reign?

Answer 16

It was involved in legislation and taxation.

Question 17

Fill in the blank: Cromwell was known for his ________ skills in politics.

Answer 17

diplomatic

Question 18

True or False: Cromwell was a supporter of traditional Catholic practices.

Answer 18

False

Question 19

What was one of the reasons for Cromwell’s fall from power?

Answer 19

His failure to secure a suitable marriage for Henry VIII.

Question 20

Who succeeded Cromwell as chief minister?

Answer 20

Thomas Wriothesley

Question 21

What major religious change occurred in England during Cromwell’s time?

Answer 21

The establishment of Protestantism as the state religion.

Question 22

Multiple Choice: Which of the following reforms is NOT attributed to Cromwell? A) Legal reforms B) Religious reforms C) Military reforms D) Economic reforms

Answer 22

C) Military reforms

Question 23

What significant change did Cromwell implement in the taxation system?

Answer 23

He reorganized the tax collection process.

Question 24

Fill in the blank: Cromwell’s policies often favored the ________ over the nobility.

Answer 24

gentry

Question 25

What was one impact of the English Reformation on society?

Answer 25

The redistribution of wealth and land.

Question 26

True or False: Cromwell's rise to power was supported by the nobility.

Answer 26

False

Question 27

What was the significance of the Act of Ten Articles?

Answer 27

It outlined the Church of England's beliefs.

Question 28

Who did Henry VIII marry after Anne Boleyn?

Answer 28

Jane Seymour

Question 29

What was Cromwell's relationship with Anne Boleyn?

Answer 29

He was her supporter.

Question 30

Fill in the blank: Cromwell's reforms led to the creation of the ________.

Answer 30

Church of England

Question 31

What role did Cromwell play in Henry VIII's marriage to Anne of Cleves?

Answer 31

He arranged the marriage.

Question 32

True or False: Cromwell was a key figure in the establishment of the Royal Supremacy.

Answer 32

True

Question 33

What political strategy did Cromwell use to gain power?

Answer 33

Building alliances with influential figures.

Question 34

What was the primary focus of Cromwell's legal reforms?

Answer 34

Streamlining the legal system.

Question 35

Multiple Choice: What was one of Cromwell's achievements in foreign policy? A) Alliance with France B) Strengthening ties with Spain C) Supporting Protestant states in Europe D) Invading Scotland

Answer 35

C) Supporting Protestant states in Europe

Question 36

What was the main consequence of Cromwell's execution?

Answer 36

A shift in power dynamics at court.

Question 37

Fill in the blank: The ________ was a series of legal changes that reformed the Church of England.

Answer 37

Reformation

Question 38

What was the significance of the Royal Injunctions?

Answer 38

They enforced the Protestant reforms.

Question 39

True or False: Cromwell's policies were universally popular among the populace.

Answer 39

False

Question 40

What was Cromwell's relationship with Thomas More?

Answer 40

They were political adversaries.

Question 41

What was the outcome of the Pilgrimage of Grace?

Answer 41

It was suppressed, demonstrating the strength of Henry's government.

Question 42

Fill in the blank: Cromwell's fall from power was partly due to his ________ approach to governance.

Answer 42

overreaching

Question 43

What was one major economic change during Cromwell's tenure?

Answer 43

The redistribution of monastic lands.

Question 44

True or False: Cromwell was known for his religious tolerance.

Answer 44

False

Question 45

What role did Parliament play in Cromwell's reforms?

Answer 45

It was used to pass laws supporting the Reformation.

Question 46

What was Cromwell's stance on the Catholic Church?

Answer 46

He sought to diminish its power.

Question 47

Multiple Choice: Which of the following best describes Cromwell's governance style? A) Autocratic B) Democratic C) Bureaucratic D) Feudal

Answer 47

C) Bureaucratic

Question 48

Fill in the blank: Cromwell's reforms included the establishment of a ________ system for the Church.

Answer 48

new governance

Question 49

What was a key factor in Henry VIII's decision to break from Rome?

Answer 49

His desire for a male heir.

Question 50

True or False: Cromwell was a key architect of the English Reformation.

Answer 50

True

Question 51

What was the relationship between Cromwell and the Protestant Reformation in Europe?

Answer 51

He supported and implemented its principles in England.

Question 52

What was Cromwell's approach to the nobility?

Answer 52

He often bypassed them in favor of the gentry.

Question 53

Fill in the blank: The ________ of the monasteries led to increased royal revenue.

Answer 53

dissolution

Question 54

What did Cromwell's legal reforms aim to achieve?

Answer 54

Efficiency and fairness in the legal system.

Question 55

Multiple Choice: Which of the following was a significant challenge Cromwell faced? A) Foreign invasion B) Economic instability C) Religious opposition D) Political alliances

Answer 55

C) Religious opposition

Question 56

In what year did Cromwell become Lord Privy Seal?

Answer 56

1536

Question 57

What was the long-term impact of Cromwell's reforms on England?

Answer 57

The establishment of a Protestant society and government.