Henry VII Society

Question 1

Besides the King, who was at the top of the feudal system?

Answer 1

The Nobility

Question 2

Who was beneath the nobility in the feudal system?

Answer 2

The Gentry

Question 3

How many noble families were there in 1500?

Answer 3

55

Question 4

What percentage of England fell into the nobility or gentry classes?

Answer 4

1%

Question 5

Which class was the biggest threat to Henry VII, and was distrusted by him?

Answer 5

The nobility

Question 6

What class were targeted with Bonds & Recognizances?

Answer 6

The nobility

Question 7

What did the nobility do?

Answer 7

-Enforced Law and Order
-Owned land + charged rent

Question 8

Where did the gentry get their power from?

Answer 8

Parliament (only called 7 times, making this power less significant)

Question 9

What did the gentry do?

Answer 9

-Enforced law & order
-Oversaw taxes

Question 10

How many clergy were there under Henry VII?

Answer 10

10,000

Question 11

How did regional governance limit the power of the king?

Answer 11

Individual councils could challenge the king on a regional level

Question 12

What were the 2 significant regional councils under Henry VII?

Answer 12

-Council of the North
-Council of Wales & the Marshes