15 Questions
Why did King Henry VIII need a male heir?
To ensure the continuation of the Tudor dynasty
What was Henry VIII's main motivation for wanting an annulment from Catherine of Aragon?
To marry Anne Boleyn and secure a male heir
What was the outcome of the Reformation Parliament in 1534?
Parliament declared Henry VIII the head of the Church of England
How did King Henry VIII's marriage to Anne Boleyn contribute to the Protestant Reformation in England?
It led to the establishment of the Church of England
Why was Henry VIII dissatisfied with the Pope's decision regarding his request for an annulment?
The Pope refused to grant him permission to marry Anne Boleyn
Which term best describes Henry VIII's relationship with Catherine of Aragon during his quest for an annulment?
Contentious
What role did Parliament play in facilitating King Henry VIII's separation from the Catholic Church?
Legalized divorce, granting Henry more autonomy
Who was executed for opposing the Act of Supremacy, making the English monarch the head of the English Church?
Sir Thomas More
Why was Anne Boleyn accused of treason and beheaded in 1536?
On a fabricated charge
Who succeeded Henry VIII as the monarch after his death?
Edward VI
What did Queen Mary (Mary I) try to bring back to England during her reign?
Catholicism
Who defeated Philip II of Spain and the Great Spanish Armada in 1588?
Elizabeth I
Why did many assassination attempts target Queen Elizabeth I?
To overthrow her and restore Catholicism in England
Why did Queen Elizabeth I resist marriage despite pressure from her advisors?
To maintain her power as the monarch
Why is Elizabeth I known as the 'Virgin Queen'?
Because she remained unmarried throughout her reign
Learn about the reasons behind the Protestant Reformation in England and how it evolved in the 16th century. This class agenda covers warm-up questions, learning objectives, essential questions, vocabulary, and more related to England's conversion to Protestantism.
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