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Who was the last English monarch to have been killed in battle?

Richard III

What did Henry VIII pass through Parliament in 1533, making him equally supreme in Church and State?

Act of Supremacy

Which family's emblem was a white rose during the civil wars for the English throne?

House of York

Who united the House of York and the House of Lancaster by marrying Elizabeth of York?

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

What new religious ideas appeared during the Tudor reign?

<p>Reformation</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who established a new Anglican Church and broke relations with Rome?

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

What was the meaning of the word 'utopia' in Greek?

<p>no place</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who was known for his 1516 book Utopia and refused to acknowledge Henry VIII as head of the Church in England?

<p>Thomas More</p> Signup and view all the answers

In what year was Mary, Queen of Scots, beheaded for alleged treason?

<p>1587</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who was the first English humanist known for his book Utopia?

<p>Thomas More</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Who was the last English monarch killed in battle?

Richard III was the last English monarch to be killed in battle, losing his life at the Battle of Bosworth Field in 1485.

What act made Henry VIII Supreme Head of the Church of England?

The Act of Supremacy, passed by Parliament in 1533, declared King Henry VIII the supreme head of the Church of England, making him the ultimate authority in both religious and secular matters.

What emblem did the House of York use during the Wars of the Roses?

The House of York, one of the warring factions during the Wars of the Roses, was identified by the emblem of a white rose.

Who united the Houses of York and Lancaster?

Henry VII united the warring houses of York and Lancaster by marrying Elizabeth of York, bringing an end to the Wars of the Roses.

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What religious movement appeared during the Tudor reign?

The Reformation, a movement that emerged during the Tudor reign, challenged traditional Catholic beliefs and practices, emphasizing the importance of scripture and individual faith.

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Who broke relations with Rome and established the Anglican Church?

Henry VIII, determined to control the Church of England and obtain a divorce from his first wife, Catherine of Aragon, broke with the Catholic Church in Rome and established the Church of England as a separate entity.

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What is the meaning of the word 'Utopia' in Greek?

Utopia, a word of Greek origin, literally means 'no place', signifying an ideal society that does not exist in reality.

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Who wrote the book 'Utopia' and refused to acknowledge Henry VIII as the supreme head of the Church?

Thomas More, a renowned English humanist, is famous for his influential book 'Utopia', a fictional account of an ideal society. He was known for his unwavering principles, which led him to refuse to acknowledge Henry VIII as the Supreme Head of the Church.

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In what year was Mary, Queen of Scots, beheaded?

Mary, Queen of Scots, was beheaded in 1587 by order of her cousin, Queen Elizabeth I, on charges of treason against the English crown.

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Who was the first known English humanist, famous for the book 'Utopia'?

Thomas More, a prominent English humanist, is recognized for his impactful book 'Utopia', which explores themes of ideal societies and social justice.

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Study Notes

English Monarchs and Tudor Reign

  • Richard III was the last English monarch to have been killed in battle.
  • Henry VIII passed the Act of Supremacy through Parliament in 1533, making him equally supreme in Church and State.

Houses of York and Lancaster

  • The white rose was the emblem of the House of York during the civil wars for the English throne.
  • Henry Tudor united the House of York and the House of Lancaster by marrying Elizabeth of York.

Religious Reformation

  • Protestantism and Humanism were new religious ideas that appeared during the Tudor reign.
  • Henry VIII established a new Anglican Church and broke relations with Rome.

Utopia and its Author

  • In Greek, the word 'utopia' means "no place" or "nowhere".
  • Sir Thomas More was the author of the 1516 book Utopia and refused to acknowledge Henry VIII as head of the Church in England.
  • Sir Thomas More was the first English humanist known for his book Utopia.

Mary, Queen of Scots

  • Mary, Queen of Scots, was beheaded in 1587 for alleged treason.

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