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Thomas Cromwell and the Reformation Parliament

The starter and exit quiz of the lesson “Thomas Cromwell and the Reformation Parliament”, from the unit “Henry VIII and the Reformation: how unusual was the English Reformation?” (Year 8 History) by Oak National Academy.

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12 questions

  1. Why was it surprising that Henry VIII became King of England in 1509?
  2. Who did Henry VIII marry in 1509?
  3. Who had the task of securing Henry VIII's divorce from Catherine of Aragon?
  4. Why was Thomas Wolsey described as the ‘alter rex’ (‘the other king’)?
  5. Complete the sentence: Henry grew increasingly concerned during his marriage to Catherine of Aragon that his death would lead to a period of instability unless a male ___ could be produced.
  6. Put the following events in chronological order.
  7. Match the keyword with the correct definition.
  8. Complete the sentence: Thomas ___ used theological ideas to argue for the annulment of Henry’s marriage to Catherine of Aragon.
  9. Complete the sentence: The 1534 Act of Supremacy made Henry the '___ Head of the Church of England'.
  10. Which Thomas retired from his position as Lord Chancellor in 1532 due to his loyalty to the Catholic Church?
  11. Which Thomas was very good at manipulating Parliament into voting for acts that increased Henry’s power through emotive speeches and appointing candidates who were favourable to Henry's reforms?
  12. How did the Submission of the Clergy (1532) effectively remove the power of the pope in England?

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