Why did Henry split with the church of rome Flashcards
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What was the primary reason for Henry VIII’s split with the Catholic Church?
His desire to annul his marriage to Catherine of Aragon.
True or False: Henry VIII was initially a staunch supporter of the Catholic Church.
True
Fill in the blank: Henry VIII’s desire for a male heir led him to seek an annulment from ______.
Catherine of Aragon
Who was the Pope during Henry VIII’s request for an annulment?
Pope Clement VII
What was the Act of Supremacy?
It declared Henry VIII as the Supreme Head of the Church of England.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following was NOT a reason for Henry VIII’s split with the Catholic Church? A) Desire for annulment B) Religious reform C) Political alliances D) Personal vendetta
D) Personal vendetta
What significant religious reform occurred as a result of Henry VIII’s split?
The establishment of the Church of England.
True or False: The split with the Catholic Church was solely about Henry VIII’s personal life.
False
Fill in the blank: Henry VIII’s split with the Catholic Church was part of a larger movement known as the ______.
Reformation
What role did Thomas Cranmer play in Henry VIII’s split with the Catholic Church?
He became the Archbishop of Canterbury and supported the annulment.
Multiple Choice: Which queen was married to Henry VIII before his split with the Catholic Church? A) Anne Boleyn B) Jane Seymour C) Catherine of Aragon D) Anne of Cleves
C) Catherine of Aragon
What was the main consequence of the Act of Supremacy?
It allowed the king to control religious practices in England.
True or False: Henry VIII’s split with the Catholic Church led to widespread support from all English nobles.
False
Fill in the blank: The split with the Catholic Church allowed Henry VIII to marry ______.
Anne Boleyn
What impact did the split have on the English Reformation?
It marked the beginning of the English Reformation.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following was a social consequence of Henry’s split with the Church? A) Increased power of the monarchy B) Decreased literacy rates C) Return to Catholicism D) Rise of Catholic martyrs
A) Increased power of the monarchy
Who was executed for opposing Henry VIII’s split with the Church?
Sir Thomas More
True or False: The Church of England adopted all Catholic traditions after the split.
False
Fill in the blank: The English Reformation was partly influenced by the writings of ______.
Martin Luther
What was one of the economic impacts of the split with the Catholic Church?
Dissolution of monasteries and redistribution of their wealth.
Multiple Choice: Which was a key theological difference that emerged in the Church of England? A) Salvation by faith alone B) The authority of the Pope C) Use of Latin in services D) Veneration of saints
A) Salvation by faith alone
What was the relationship between Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn after the split?
They married after his annulment from Catherine of Aragon.
True or False: The split with the Catholic Church was a peaceful process.
False
Fill in the blank: The split with the Catholic Church allowed Henry VIII to establish the ______.
Church of England
