Wars of the Roses and Tudor Dynasty

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<p>Widespread discontent among the nobility (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>He reformed the cloth industry. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Need for a male heir. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To restore Catholicism. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Rivalry and military conflicts. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Defeat of the Spanish fleet. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Guy Fawkes. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The failure of the Gunpowder Plot. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It was divinely ordained. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Exclusion of Catholics from public life. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>William Shakespeare. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Hot baked potatoes (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The execution of Charles I (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Power struggles between the monarchy and Parliament (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The closure of inns and pubs (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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<p>He was captured and executed (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A professional force trained for discipline and unity (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The burning of a 9-metre celebrity model (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Mandating public holidays like Christmas (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A solicitation for funds to buy fireworks (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Promoting the beauty of churches and their altars (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Priests should be free to choose how to dress (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>As a waste of time and morally corrupting (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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<p>It signified a lack of God's grace (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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<p>Certain practices like using a ring and the sign of the cross were objectionable (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They were seen as punishment for societal sins (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The rejection of earthly pleasures for spiritual discipline (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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A religious movement that emphasized individual interpretation of the Bible and sought to purify the Church of England.

The belief that God has already chosen who will be saved before they are born, and nothing can change this.

A strong emphasis on hard work and discipline, believing it reflected God's saving grace.

The Puritans saw leisure as a waste of time and a potential source of temptation.

The Puritan's view that theatre promoted immorality and sin, associating it with plagues and evil events.

A key aspect of Puritanism, where the individual had the direct right to study the Bible and understand God's will.

A key difference between Puritans and the Church of England, focusing on the simplicity of worship and rejection of ornate ceremonies.

Puritan belief in the importance of living a holy life, characterized by hard work and discipline.

Puritans believed in the importance of a chosen profession and social advancement as a sign of God's grace.

The Puritans believed that poverty was a sign of sin, highlighting the importance of hard work for financial success.

A series of dynastic conflicts fought in England between the House of Lancaster (red rose) and the House of York (white rose) for control of the English throne.

The ruling family of England during the Wars of the Roses, represented by a red rose.

The ruling family of England during the Wars of the Roses, represented by a white rose.

A period of significant cultural and intellectual growth in England, marked by advancements in arts, literature, science, and philosophy.

The first Lancastrian king of England, succeeding Richard II during the Wars of the Roses.

The English king responsible for the decisive victory at the Battle of Agincourt during the Hundred Years' War, known for his military prowess and leadership.

The last Yorkist king of England, known for his ambition and ruthless tactics during the Wars of the Roses.

The Battle that marked the end of the Wars of the Roses, resulting in the decisive victory of Henry Tudor, the first Tudor king of England.

The first Tudor king of England, who ended the Wars of the Roses and ushered in a new era for England.

The period following the Wars of the Roses, marked by a strong centralized government and economic growth, paving the way for modern England.

A celebration held annually on November 5th in Britain to commemorate the failed Gunpowder Plot of 1605, when Guy Fawkes attempted to blow up the Houses of Parliament.

A model of Guy Fawkes, usually made of old clothes filled with newspaper, which is burned on bonfires during Bonfire Night.

The attempted bombing of the Houses of Parliament in 1605 by Guy Fawkes and other conspirators, who were Catholic and wanted to overthrow the Protestant King James I.

A prominent Parliamentarian leader who led the New Model Army during the English Civil War (1642-1649).

The period between 1649 and 1660 when England was a republic, following the execution of King Charles I. It was ruled by Parliament, headed by Oliver Cromwell as Lord Protector.

The war between Parliamentarians (Roundheads) and Royalists (Cavaliers) in England from 1642 to 1649, resulting in the execution of King Charles I and the establishment of the Commonwealth.

Supporters of the Parliament during the English Civil War. They were generally middle class, Puritan, and favored reforms that limited the power of the monarchy.

Supporters of the King during the English Civil War. They were generally aristocratic landowners who favored the traditional hierarchy and authority of the monarchy.

A large military force formed by Parliament during the English Civil War, known for its discipline, religious zeal, and effectiveness under Oliver Cromwell.

Henry VII, the first Tudor king, implemented financial reforms, especially in trade and the cloth industry, contributing to England's prosperity.

Henry VIII's break with the Catholic Church, through the Act of Supremacy in 1534, made him the head of the Church of England. This was driven by his desire to divorce Catherine of Aragon and ensure a male heir.

Mary I, daughter of Henry VIII, became queen after Edward VI. She reversed her father's Protestant reforms, re-establishing Catholicism in England, and is often referred to as "Bloody Mary" due to the persecution of Protestants.

Elizabeth I, daughter of Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn, is known as the "Virgin Queen" for choosing not to marry. She strengthened the Anglican Church, encouraged trade through enclosures and merchant companies, and engaged in a naval rivalry with Spain.

The Gunpowder Plot was an attempt by English Catholics to blow up the Houses of Parliament and King James I in 1605. The plan was foiled, and the leader, Guy Fawkes, was captured and executed.

The Stuart dynasty ascended to the throne after the Tudors with James VI of Scotland becoming James I of England. He believed in the Divine Right of Kings and relied on Parliament for financial support.

King James I's court was known for its corruption and focus on pleasure and money. The king relied on Parliament for funds, but Parliament refused to grant money freely, demanding justification for spending.

The Tudor dynasty aimed to strengthen England's power in Europe through military campaigns and economic reforms.

The Act of Supremacy (1534) established the Church of England, with the monarch as its head, breaking England's ties with the Catholic Church.

The Spanish Armada, a fleet sent by Philip II of Spain to invade England in 1588, was defeated by the English navy, signifying England's rise as a maritime power.