Henry VIII: King and Reformation

Henry VIII was the king of which country?

Henry VIII is known for having how many marriages?

What action did Henry VIII take that led to the English Reformation?

What title did Henry VIII assume for himself in relation to the Church of England?

What happened to the monasteries and convents under Henry VIII's rule?

What legal instrument did Henry VIII frequently use to execute those accused of treason?

Which of these individuals served as one of Henry VIII's chief ministers?

What did Henry VIII do with the money that was previously paid to Rome?

Which country's navy did Henry VIII found?

What territory was formally annexed to England during Henry VIII's reign?

What was the English Reformation?

Supreme Head of the Church of England

Henry VIII's constitutional changes

Who were Thomas Wolsey, More, Cromwell, and Cranmer?

What were the Laws in Wales Acts of 1535 and 1542?

Crown of Ireland Act 1542

Dissolution of the Monasteries

Henry VIII reigned as King of England from April 22, 1509, until his death on January 28, 1547.
He is known for his six marriages and initiating the English Reformation.
Henry's desire to annul his first marriage to Catherine of Aragon led to a dispute with Pope Clement VII.
He separated the Church of England from papal authority and declared himself Supreme Head.
Henry dissolved convents and monasteries, leading to his excommunication by the Pope.
Born in Greenwich, Henry brought radical changes to the Constitution of England.
He expanded royal power and introduced the theory of the divine right of kings.
Henry used charges of treason and heresy to suppress dissent, often executing accused individuals without formal trials.
Key figures in his administration included Thomas Wolsey, Thomas More, Thomas Cromwell, and Thomas Cranmer.
Henry funded his extravagant lifestyle through the dissolution of monasteries and acts of the Reformation Parliament.
He converted funds previously paid to Rome into royal revenue.
Despite increased revenues, Henry was frequently near financial ruin due to extravagance and costly wars.
He engaged in wars with Francis I of France, Charles V, James V of Scotland, and the Scottish regency.
Henry founded the Royal Navy.
The Laws in Wales Acts of 1535 and 1542 led to the annexation of Wales to England.
He became the first English monarch to rule as King of Ireland, following the Crown of Ireland Act 1542.
Contemporaries viewed Henry as an attractive, educated, and accomplished king.