The Protestant Reformation in England: Events and Evolution

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Why did King Henry VIII need a male heir?

  • To ensure the continuation of the Tudor dynasty (correct)
  • To strengthen England's military power
  • To prevent a civil war in England
  • To fulfill a prophecy made by the Pope

What was Henry VIII's main motivation for wanting an annulment from Catherine of Aragon?

  • To consolidate his power within the Catholic Church
  • To form an alliance with Spain through Charles V
  • To marry Anne Boleyn and secure a male heir (correct)
  • To avoid a potential excommunication by the Pope

What was the outcome of the Reformation Parliament in 1534?

  • Parliament reaffirmed the authority of the Pope in England
  • Parliament granted Catherine of Aragon the annulment
  • Parliament banned all forms of divorce in England
  • Parliament declared Henry VIII the head of the Church of England (correct)

How did King Henry VIII's marriage to Anne Boleyn contribute to the Protestant Reformation in England?

<p>It led to the establishment of the Church of England (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why was Henry VIII dissatisfied with the Pope's decision regarding his request for an annulment?

<p>The Pope refused to grant him permission to marry Anne Boleyn (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which term best describes Henry VIII's relationship with Catherine of Aragon during his quest for an annulment?

<p>Contentious (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What role did Parliament play in facilitating King Henry VIII's separation from the Catholic Church?

<p>Legalized divorce, granting Henry more autonomy (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who was executed for opposing the Act of Supremacy, making the English monarch the head of the English Church?

<p>Sir Thomas More (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why was Anne Boleyn accused of treason and beheaded in 1536?

<p>On a fabricated charge (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who succeeded Henry VIII as the monarch after his death?

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What did Queen Mary (Mary I) try to bring back to England during her reign?

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Who defeated Philip II of Spain and the Great Spanish Armada in 1588?

<p>Elizabeth I (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why did many assassination attempts target Queen Elizabeth I?

<p>To overthrow her and restore Catholicism in England (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why did Queen Elizabeth I resist marriage despite pressure from her advisors?

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Why is Elizabeth I known as the 'Virgin Queen'?

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