Questions and Answers
What did Henry VIII do when the pope refused to annul his marriage?
He became the 'Supreme Head on Earth of the Church of England'
What happened to the monasteries under Henry VIII's rule?
They were dissolved and their land and wealth were taken
How did Henry VIII's desire for a male heir impact his marriages?
He had four more wives, one of whom gave him a male heir
Study Notes
- Henry VIII asked for an annulment of his marriage to remarry.
- The pope refused to declare his marriage invalid, so Henry broke with Rome and became the 'Supreme Head on Earth of the Church of England'.
- He dissolved the monasteries and took their land and wealth.
- Services provided by the monasteries disappeared.
- Ireland remained Catholic, causing problems between countries.
- Henry divorced Catherine and married Anne Boleyn.
- Anne Boleyn fell out of favour and was executed for treason.
- Henry had four more wives, one of whom gave him a male heir.
- His desired male heir was named Edward.
- Henry VIII was a significant figure in English history.
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