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During the Tudor period, how did the church influence people's lives?

  • By owning large amounts of land
  • By spreading Christian teachings
  • By controlling their social status
  • By determining what they should believe (correct)
  • What was the main function of the Church of England according to the text?

  • To control people's lives through social hierarchy
  • To have supremacy over the British monarchy
  • To spread Christian teachings (correct)
  • To accumulate wealth and power
  • What was the relationship between the Church and the State during Henry VII's rule?

  • The Church and State were completely independent of each other
  • They had equal power and authority
  • The Church had supremacy over the State
  • The State had supremacy over the Church (correct)
  • Which figure made himself head of the church, reducing its power during his reign?

    <p>Henry VIII</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was Erastianism in the context of the Tudor period?

    <p>Doctrine that the state is superior to the church in ecclesiastical matters</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary responsibility of clergymen during the Tudor period?

    <p>Providing education and delivering church services</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who held the highest position in the Tudor social system?

    <p>The monarch</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What differentiated Yeomen from Citizens in Tudor England?

    <p>Yeomen owned land or rented from gentlemen, while Citizens were merchants and craftsmen.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary source of income for Merchants during the Tudor era?

    <p>Trading goods with ship owners</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What punishment did laws in 1536 introduce for those capable of working but choosing not to work?

    <p>Punishment for 'undeserving poor'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Influence of the Church in Tudor Lives

    • Religion was central to Tudor daily life, influencing morality, education, and social norms.
    • Major festivals, religious observances, and parish activities shaped community interactions and individual conduct.

    Main Function of the Church of England

    • Established as the national church, it provided spiritual guidance and served as a means to unify the kingdom under the monarch's authority.

    Church and State Relationship under Henry VII

    • The Church operated with considerable independence; however, the monarchy had authority over ecclesiastical appointments and governance.
    • Henry VII maintained a strong alliance with the Church to bolster his legitimacy and consolidate power.

    Figure Who Reduced Church Power

    • Henry VIII declared himself the head of the Church of England, diminishing the Catholic Church's influence and establishing royal supremacy.

    Erastianism in Tudor Context

    • Erastianism advocated for the control of the Church by the State, reflecting the shift towards a monarchy-centric governance model during the Tudor period.

    Responsibilities of Clergymen

    • Clergymen were primarily responsible for administering sacraments, leading worship services, and offering spiritual support to their communities.

    Highest Position in Tudor Social System

    • The monarch held the highest status, with the ruling king or queen representing both political and religious authority over the realm.

    Differentiation between Yeomen and Citizens

    • Yeomen were independent landowners with agricultural wealth, while Citizens were urban dwellers engaged in trades or crafts within towns.

    Primary Income Source for Merchants

    • Merchants primarily generated income through trade, exporting goods such as wool and importing luxury items, facilitating economic growth.

    1536 Law Punishment for the Able-Bodied Unemployed

    • Laws introduced fines and enforced work for those capable of labor yet refusing to work, aimed at maintaining social order and economic productivity.

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