Henry VIII's Reformation: Break with Rome and the Church of England

Question 1

Which of the following was NOT a reason for Henry VIII's break with the Catholic Church?

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His desire to legalize Protestantism in England

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His inability to obtain an annulment from the Pope

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His desire to increase the power of the monarchy

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The influence of Thomas Cromwell

Question 2

What was the name of the Act of Parliament that established the Church of England as an independent body from the Catholic Church?

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The Act of Supremacy

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The Act of Succession

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The Act of Uniformity

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The Act of Parliament

Question 3

Which of the following was a consequence of the break with Rome?

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Increased religious persecution

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Weakening of the monarchy

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Strengthening of the aristocracy

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Increased economic prosperity

Question 4

Who was Henry VIII's first wife?

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Catherine of Aragon

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Anne Boleyn

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Jane Seymour

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Catherine Parr

Question 5

What was the name of the document that declared Henry VIII as the Supreme Head of the Church of England?

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The Act of Supremacy

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The Magna Carta

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The Bill of Rights

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The Declaration of Independence

Question 6

What was the name of the religious group that emerged in England as a result of the Reformation and adopted Protestant beliefs?

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The Anglicans

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The Protestants

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The Puritans

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The Catholics

Question 7

Which of the following was NOT a primary reason for Henry VIII's break with the Roman Catholic Church?

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His belief in Protestant theology

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His desire to secure a male heir

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His desire to marry Anne Boleyn

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His desire to assert his own authority

Question 8

Identify the primary religious reason for Henry VIII's break with Rome?

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The Pope's refusal to annul his marriage to Catherine of Aragon

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The rise of anti-papal sentiment in England

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His personal conviction to Protestant theology

Question 9

Which of the following was a key political factor that contributed to Henry VIII's break with Rome?

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His desire to increase his power and control over the English church

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The influence of pro-papal sentiment among the English nobility

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The threat of invasion from France

Question 10

What was the legal document that formally established the Church of England's independence from Rome?

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Act of Supremacy

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Act of Treason

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Treason Act

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Six Articles

Question 11

Which of the following monasteries was the final one to be dissolved during the Dissolution of the Monasteries?

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Waltham Abbey

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Canterbury Cathedral

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Durham Cathedral

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York Minster

Question 12

What was the long-term impact of the break with Rome on the English Reformation?

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It resulted in the establishment of a national church that remained independent from the Catholic Church.

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It led to a complete eradication of Catholicism from England.

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It led to the establishment of a theocracy in England.

Question 13

Who was the archbishop of Canterbury who refused to accept Henry VIII's divorce and was subsequently executed?

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Thomas More

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Reginald Pole

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Thomas Cromwell

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Thomas Cranmer

Question 14

Who was Catherine of Aragon?

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Henry VIII's first wife

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Henry VIII's sister

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Henry VIII's mother

Question 15

What was the significance of the Act of Supremacy?

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It established the Church of England as an independent entity, with the monarch as its supreme head

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It outlawed the practice of Catholicism in England

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It abolished the monasteries and transferred their wealth to the crown

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It introduced a new prayer book and liturgy for use in English churches

Question 16

Which of the following was a significant consequence of Henry VIII's break with Rome?

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Increased religious persecution and the emergence of Protestant and Catholic factions within English society

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Increased economic prosperity and stability

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Improved relations and cooperation with the Holy Roman Empire

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Reduced tensions with Scotland

Question 17

Which of the following was a key supporter of Henry VIII's break with Rome?

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Thomas Cromwell

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Stephen Gardiner

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Removed 'Lord Chancellor' from distractor 1 to avoid confusion, as Thomas More was executed for opposing the break with Rome.

Question 18

What was the significance of the Thirty-Nine Articles?

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They outlined the doctrinal beliefs and practices of the Church of England, providing a framework for its identity and worship

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They were a set of laws passed by Parliament to reform the English Church

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They were a collection of prayers and liturgies used in Anglican churches

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They were a series of sermons delivered by Thomas Cranmer

Question 19

What was a long-term consequence of the break with Rome for English society?

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Increased diversity of religious beliefs and practices, leading to a more pluralistic and tolerant religious landscape

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Strengthening of ties with France and other Protestant nations

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Weakening of the monarchy's power and authority

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Decline in social and economic inequalities

Question 20

Identify the primary reason behind Henry VIII's decision to break away from the Roman Catholic Church.

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His need to divorce Catherine of Aragon and remarry

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The spread of Protestant ideas in England

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The influence of his chief minister, Thomas Cromwell

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The threat of a Spanish invasion

Question 21

Name the Act of Parliament that formally established the Church of England, separating it from the authority of the Pope.

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Act of Supremacy (1534)

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Act of Treasons (1534)

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Act of Settlement (1558)

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Act of Union (1536)

Question 22

Which of the following consequences resulted from the break with Rome in England?

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Increased religious persecution and suppression of dissent

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Economic decline

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Diminished royal authority

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Improved diplomatic relations with Spain

Question 23

Identify the Archbishop of Canterbury who supported Henry VIII's annulment of his marriage to Catherine of Aragon.

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Thomas Cranmer

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Thomas Wolsey

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William Warham

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Stephen Gardiner

Question 24

Name the Catholic uprising that occurred in northern England in 1536 in response to Henry VIII's religious reforms.

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Pilgrimage of Grace

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Western Rebellion

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Prayer Book Rebellion

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Revolt of the Northern Earls

Question 25

Which characteristic best describes the Six Articles, a religious statute enacted by Henry VIII?

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Reassertion of traditional Catholic doctrines and suppression of Protestant beliefs

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Permission for the use of vernacular Bibles

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Dissolution of monasteries and seizure of their wealth

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Establishment of the Church of England as an independent entity

Question 26

What was the primary aim of the Act of Uniformity (1549) introduced during the reign of Edward VI?

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Imposition of a standardized Book of Common Prayer for religious services, promoting uniformity in worship

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Dissolution of monasteries and confiscation of their assets

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Restoration of traditional Catholic doctrines and practices

Question 27

Identify the key factor that significantly contributed to the success and spread of the Protestant Reformation in England.

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Active support and patronage from the monarchy, particularly Henry VIII and Edward VI

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Overwhelming popularity of Lutheran ideas among the English population

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Minimal presence of Catholic adherents in the country

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Strong influence of humanist思想

Question 28

Describe the significance and impact of the Marian Persecutions during the reign of Queen Mary I.

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Reversal of religious reforms implemented under Henry VIII and Edward VI, resulting in the restoration of Catholicism and suppression of Protestantism

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Establishment of the Church of England as the official state religion

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Increased support for the Protestant Reformation due to sympathy for its martyrs

Question 29

Characterize the Elizabethan Religious Settlement, a compromise introduced by Queen Elizabeth I.

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A moderate approach that sought to establish a middle ground between Catholicism and Protestantism, while maintaining royal supremacy over religious matters

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Abolition of monasteries and confiscation of their wealth

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Implementation of religious toleration and freedom of worship

Question 30

Which of the following was a primary reason for Henry VIII's break with Rome?

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His desire to annul his marriage to Catherine of Aragon

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The growing popularity of Protestantism in England

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The invasion of England by Spain

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The weakness of the Catholic Church in England

Question 31

Which of the following was a direct consequence of the break with Rome?

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The establishment of the Church of England

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The outbreak of a civil war in England

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The execution of Mary, Queen of Scots

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The invasion of England by the Spanish Armada

Question 32

What was the name of the document that declared Henry VIII the Supreme Head of the Church of England?

Accepted Answer

Act of Supremacy

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Bill of Rights

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Magna Carta

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Act of Uniformity

Question 33

What was the name of the rebellion in the north of England against Henry VIII's religious reforms?

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Pilgrimage of Grace

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English Civil War

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War of the Roses

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Jacobite Rebellion

Question 34

Which of the following was a significant impact of the break with Rome on English society?

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Increased religious tension

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Economic prosperity

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Political stability

Question 35

What was the name of the religious group that emerged in England during the break with Rome and advocated for further Protestant reforms?

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Puritans

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Anglicans

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Presbyterians

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Catholics

Question 36

In what year did Henry VIII declare himself Supreme Head of the Church of England?

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1534

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1547

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1529

Question 37

Which of the following was a key factor in Henry VIII's decision to break with Rome?

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His desire to annul his marriage to Catherine of Aragon

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The rise of Protestantism in England

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The threat of invasion from Spain

Question 38

Which act formally established the Church of England?

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The Act of Supremacy (1534)

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The Act of Treasons (1534)

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The Act of Uniformity (1549)

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The Act of Six Articles (1539)

Question 39

Who became the first Archbishop of Canterbury of the Church of England following the break with Rome?

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Thomas Cranmer

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William Tyndale

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Reginald Pole

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Thomas More

Question 40

What was the primary reason for the Pilgrimage of Grace?

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Opposition to the dissolution of the monasteries

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Support for the pope's authority in England

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A demand for greater religious freedom

Question 41

Which of the following best describes the Elizabethan Religious Settlement?

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Re-establishment of Protestantism as the official religion of England

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Establishment of a new, independent English Catholic Church

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Introduction of religious toleration for both Protestants and Catholics

Question 42

How would you characterize the relationship between Henry VIII and the pope before the break with Rome?

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Initially supportive, but later strained due to Henry's desire for an annulment

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Always positive and cooperative

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Consistently negative and confrontational

Question 43

What was a significant social and political consequence of the break with Rome in England?

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Religious persecution and social unrest

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Minimal impact on daily life

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Increased religious tolerance and harmony

Question 44

What was the primary objective of the Act of Supremacy?

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To assert the king's authority over the Church of England

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To establish Protestantism as the sole religion in England

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To dissolve all monasteries and religious houses

Question 45

Which of the following was the primary reason for Henry VIII's break with Rome?

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His desire for an annulment of his marriage to Catherine of Aragon

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The influence of Martin Luther's ideas

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The economic benefits of separating from the Catholic Church

Question 46

What was the act that established the Church of England as an independent body?

Accepted Answer

Act of Supremacy

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Act of Toleration

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Act of Union

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Act of Settlement

Question 47

What was a significant religious consequence of the break with Rome?

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The dissolution of monasteries

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The establishment of religious tolerance

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The outbreak of the English Civil War

Question 48

What was the name of the religious movement that originated in Germany and challenged the authority of the Catholic Church?

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Protestantism

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Enlightenment

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Humanism

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Renaissance

Question 49

Which doctrine is central to Protestantism?

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Salvation through faith alone

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Importance of good deeds

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Infallibility of the Pope

Question 50

What was a major social impact of the break with Rome on English society?

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Increased religious division and social unrest

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Increased literacy rates

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Strengthening of the monarchy

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Economic prosperity

Question 51

Which of the following is considered a long-term legacy of Henry VIII's Reformation?

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Establishment of a Protestant tradition in England

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Decline of the monarchy's power

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Religious tolerance becoming widespread

Question 52

How did Parliament contribute to the break with Rome?

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By passing laws that supported Henry VIII's reforms

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By remaining neutral in the religious conflict

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By opposing Henry VIII's religious changes