The break with Rome and everything else.

Question 1

What action did Henry take after failing to persuade the Pope for a divorce?

Answer 1

Henry sacked Wolsey and appointed Cromwell in his place.

Question 2

What did Cromwell arrange regarding Henry’s marriage to Catherine?

Answer 2

Cromwell arranged for Henry’s marriage to Catherine to be declared illegal.

Question 3

What was the Pope’s reaction to Henry’s actions?

Answer 3

The Pope was furious and excommunicated Henry!

Question 4

What does excommunicated mean?

Answer 4

To be officially excluded from participation in the holy sacraments and services of the Christian Church.

Some believed this meant you would be sent to hell!

Question 5

Why was Henry’s excommunication a huge problem for him and possibly all of England?

Answer 5

It raised significant concerns about the importance of religion and its implications for Henry’s rule.

Question 6

What was Henry VIII’s official religion before the English Reformation?

Answer 6

Catholicism

Question 7

True or False: Henry VIII was excommunicated by the Pope.

Answer 7

True

Question 8

Fill in the blank: Henry VIII established the __________ to break away from the Catholic Church.

Answer 8

Church of England

Question 9

Which Act allowed Henry VIII to become the Supreme Head of the Church of England?

Answer 9

The Act of Supremacy

Question 10

Multiple Choice: Which of the following was a reason for Henry VIII’s break from the Catholic Church? A) Desire for a male heir B) Religious beliefs C) Economic gain

Answer 10

A) Desire for a male heir

Question 11

Fill in the blank: Henry VIII’s six marriages were largely driven by his need for a __________.

Answer 11

male heir

Question 12

What was the name of the Protestant reformer whose ideas influenced Henry VIII’s break from the Catholic Church?

Answer 12

Martin Luther

Question 13

Multiple Choice: Which of the following did Henry VIII NOT do after becoming the head of the Church of England? A) Translate the Bible into English B) Establish new Protestant doctrines C) Dissolve monasteries

Answer 13

B) Establish new Protestant doctrines

Question 14

What title did Henry VIII take after the Act of Supremacy?

Answer 14

Supreme Head of the Church of England

Question 15

Fill in the blank: The __________ was a document issued by Henry VIII that rejected the authority of the Pope.

Answer 15

Act of Supremacy

Question 16

Which of Henry VIII’s wives was executed for failing to produce a male heir?

Answer 16

Anne Boleyn

Question 17

Multiple Choice: What was one of the key differences between Catholicism and the Church of England under Henry VIII? A) Belief in the Trinity B) Authority of the Pope C) Use of Latin in Mass

Answer 17

B) Authority of the Pope

Question 18

True or False: Henry VIII’s religious policies were consistent and unwavering throughout his reign.

Answer 18

False

Question 19

What was the main reason Henry VIII dissolved the monasteries?

Answer 19

To gain wealth and land

Question 20

True or False: Henry VIII allowed other Protestant reformers to influence the Church of England significantly.

Answer 20

False

Question 21

Fill in the blank: Henry VIII’s later reign saw a return to more __________ practices within the Church of England.

Answer 21

Catholic

Question 22

What was one of the main reasons for the corruption of the Church during Henry VIII’s time?

Answer 22

The accumulation of wealth and land by the Church, leading to greed and abuse of power.

Question 23

True or False: The Church was heavily involved in political matters during Henry VIII’s reign.

Answer 23

True

Question 24

What practice allowed Church officials to gain wealth from richer people?

Think of the corruption!

Answer 24

The selling of indulgences.

Question 25

Multiple Choice: What was one consequence of the Church's corruption during Henry VIII's time? A) Increased public trust B) Rise of Protestantism C) Strengthening of the monarchy

Answer 25

B) Rise of Protestantism

Question 26

True or False: The Church maintained a strict moral code that all members adhered to.

Answer 26

False

Question 27

What was the impact of clerical immorality on public perception of the Church?

Answer 27

It led to widespread criticism of the Church's authority.

Question 28

What was one primary reason for the break with Rome?

Answer 28

The desire for King Henry VIII to annul his marriage to Catherine of Aragon.

Question 29

True or False: The Pope granted Henry VIII's request for an annulment.

Answer 29

False

Question 30

Fill in the blank: The Act of __________ allowed Henry VIII to become the Supreme Head of the Church of England.

Answer 30

Supremacy

Question 31

What was a significant political reason for the break with Rome?

Answer 31

Henry VIII wanted to consolidate power and reduce the influence of the Pope.

Question 32

Multiple Choice: Which of the following was a religious reason for the break with Rome? A) Desire for a male heir B) Influence of Martin Luther C) Economic gain D) All of the above

Answer 32

D) All of the above

Question 33

What role did the English Reformation play in the break with Rome?

Answer 33

It marked the shift from Catholicism to Protestantism in England under Henry VIII's rule.

Question 34

True or False: Henry VIII's break with Rome was solely based on personal reasons.

Answer 34

False

Question 35

What was the impact of the break with Rome on the English church structure?

Answer 35

It established the Church of England with the monarch as its head.

Question 36

Fill in the blank: The dissolution of __________ was a financial motive behind the break with Rome.

Answer 36

the monasteries

Question 37

What was one social reason for the break with Rome?

Answer 37

Growing resentment towards the privileges of the clergy and church wealth.

Question 38

Multiple Choice: Which of the following documents formalized the break with Rome? A) The Bible B) The Act of Supremacy C) The Magna Carta D) The Treaty of Versailles

Answer 38

B) The Act of Supremacy

Question 39

What was Henry VIII's relationship with Anne Boleyn in the context of the break with Rome?

Answer 39

Anne Boleyn was a key figure in Henry's desire for an annulment and his subsequent break with Rome.

Question 40

True or False: The break with Rome was a sudden decision made by Henry VIII.

Answer 40

False

Question 41

Fill in the blank: The break with Rome ultimately paved the way for the __________ of England.

Answer 41

Protestant Reformation

Question 42

What role did the marriage to Catherine of Aragon play in the break with Rome?

Answer 42

Henry's frustration over not having a male heir with Catherine contributed to his desire to annul the marriage.