Henry VIII Flashcards
(25 cards)
When did Henry VII take throne?
Took the throne in 1485
When was the Battle of Bosworth also known as War of Roses?
1485
When did Henry’s VIII brother die and name?
Arthur died in 1509
When did Henry VIII ‘s mother die?
1503 - Elizabeth of York
When did Henry VII die?
Died in 1509
Why did Henry change religion?
Pope said he could put his marriage on trial and sent Cardinal Campeggio, to help give a judgment on the marriage. After months of deliberations, the Pope refused to grant Henry his annulment.
What was happening in 25/16th century with church?
Church was selling indulgences! Priests were not behaving well. German priest called Martin Luther started to protest about the church and how it was behaving. His followers became know as protestants.
Who was William Tyndale?
He was executed for translating the bible into English so that all ordinary people could read it at this time.
What were the 4 criticisms of the catholic church?
- church too rich - 1/3 land of all England - peasant had to give 10% to priest evert year
- priests did not lead a holy life
- ordinary people could not
understand the church services because they were not in English - poor people could not afford indulgences -
when a person died a person to heaven or hell - whilst you were alive you could buy indulgence to travel through purgatory quicker.
Wives of Henry VIII?
Catherine of Aragon
Anne Boylen
Jane Seymour
Anne of Cleves
Catherine Howard
Catherine Parr
Who was Thomas Cromwell?
Advisor to Henry VIII - chiefly responsibility for the establishment of the reformation of England
Eventually arrested for treason and heresy and excited
Was Henry VIII a good king?
good points
Loyal, kind, generous, forgiving trustworthy iventive and fair
bad points
Mean
strict
lazy
boring
unfair
greedy
What title was given to Henry VIII by the pope?
Defender of the faith - 1521
When was Henry born?
1491
When did he make himself head of the church?
1534 - the break with Rome began
When did Henry begin to close all monasteries?
1539
When was the Tyndale Bible published in English?
1538 - approved by Henry VIII as the Great Bible
What year did Henry VIII die?
1547 -Edward his so who has been raised as a protestant became king continued to make changes and reforms to the church
Had Henry huge power over England?
Yes he had lots of power over England and the county had to follow his decision on religion and wares - this was unchanged form teh time of hte normans.
How did Henry look when he got older?
Henry was extremely fat and unhealthy as he go older - he didn’t trust people even his own friends had them killed
Who had Henry’s only son?
Jane Seymour gave birth to Edward VI he became King in 1547 - he was a sickly boy and died in 1553 without any children
What rose had the York family?
White rose -
Henry VII mother?
Margret Beaufort
What rose had the Lancaster family?
Red rose
