Why did Henry VIII make a break with Rome?
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- In this lesson, we will aim to answer the enquiry question, 'why did Henry VIII make a break from Rome?' We will do so by considering the different reasons behind his decision. This will include the religious, political and economic factors that led to the decision to break with Rome.
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5 Questions
Q1.
Who persuaded Henry to close the monasteries?
Oliver Cromwell
Thomas Cranmer
Thomas Moore
Thomas Wolsey
Q2.
Which of the following was not a rule that monks had to follow?
Eat simply and wear simple clothing.
Live as poor people.
Look after the poor, the sick and the old.
Not marry or have sex.
Q3.
How would Henry benefit from closing the monasteries?
He would give the monasteries to important people in England to win their support.
He would try every monk for treason to make sure no one supported the Pope.
He would tun the monasteries into new churches.
He would use the monasteries to persuade people to support the Church of England.
Q4.
How much was Henry's income by 1547?
£140,000
£180,000
£40,000
Q5.
How many monasteries were left by 1540?
100
80
800
Over 500
5 Questions
Q1.
What is the name of Henry's first wife whom he wanted to divorce?
Anne Boleyn
Anne of Cleves
Catherine Howard
Jane Seymour
Q2.
Henry's 'Great Matter' refers to which problem of Henry's?
His growing concern of the Protestant reforms to the church after 1534.
His need for more money to fight expensive wars.
The growing criticisms of the Catholic Church.
The Pope's power and authority over England.
Q3.
What year was the Act of Supremacy passed?
1527
1533
1536
Q4.
What is the name of Henry's adviser who encouraged him to break with Rome?
Anne Boleyn
Clement VII
Thomas More
Thomas Wolsey
Q5.
Why did Henry want to close the monasteries?
Henry wanted to replace monasteries with new religious buildings.
The monasteries no longer provided any services to the local area.
The monasteries were too powerful.
The Pope had instructed Henry to do so.