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1
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What was the condition of the Church in the 1520s

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The majority were devout Catholics, but anti-clericalism was clearly present

Lollardy in the South-East

Prominence of Martin Luther

William Tyndale translated parts of the bible into English

Printing development meant there was more anti-Clerical criticism

2
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What caused a heightened exposure to Lutheranism

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Trade with foreign countries, specifically Germany

3
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Who translated parts of the bible into English

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William Tyndale

4
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What did Wolsey do regarding religious reforms

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  1. Dissolved 30 small monastries
  2. Centralised the Church
  3. Made Churchmen more used to orders from the Crown
5
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What was Wolsey associated with

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All the problems with the church

6
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Why was Wolsey associated with problems in the church

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  1. Pluralism - Multiple Bishoprics, Lincoln, Bath
  2. Absenteeism - Lincoln, Durham and Bath never visited
  3. Simony - Bought titles for his son
  4. Sexual Misconduct - 2 Children with a Mistress
7
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What is the Richard Hunne case

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Wolsey accused Hunne of heresy and he was framed for suicide

Caused widespread anger within the clergy

8
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What did the Benefit of the Clergy mean

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Church abuses were protected

9
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What did Wolsey used the money from dissolved monasteries for

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His own personal gain, he built Cardinal College

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