modern england and the english renaissance Flashcards
what event in 1455 revolutionized the world and accelerate the rebirth of the renaissance
creation of the printing press
what caused the reformation which began in europe in 1517 and in england in 1527
martin luther spoke out against the churches indulgences
when was the bible translated and by who? how was he rewarded?
1525, william tyndale, he was executed
what caused henry VIII to break away from the catholic church?
he wanted to divorce his wife
what did henry VIII establish in the place of the catholic church?
the church of england
who replaced henry VIII in 1547?
Edward VI
who replaced edward VI in 1553
queen mary
what religion was queen mary and what was she known for
catholic, bloody mary (killing protestants)
who took the throne in 1558 and what religion was she?
queen elizabeth I, protestant
primogeniture was the practice of…
heir to thrown needed to be male
if elizabeth had married, it is likely she would have…
lost all power
who became king in 1603 and what was he known for
king james I, the king james bible
what did king james believe? therefore dissension was considered a…
kings were appointed by god, a sin and treason
when did shakespeare live
april 1564- april 1616
macbeth was the king of scotland from
1040-1057
