Henry VIII and Wolsey 1509-29
Cards (101)
- When did the Tudor dynasty become kings of England?
- Who did Henry VII defeat to become king?
- Who was Henry VII's older brother?
- What caused Henry to become the heir?
- How many people lived in England when Henry inherited the throne?
- What percentage of England's population was rural in 1509?
- What was the population of London in 1509?
- How was Henry's preparation for kingship described?
- When did Henry become king?
- What was one of Henry's first acts as king?
- Who did Henry marry in 1509?
- What was the significance of marrying Catherine of Aragon?
- How was Henry characterized in terms of his interests?
- What did Henry prefer over running the country?
- How was Henry described as a Renaissance man?
- What was Henry's belief about his rule?
- What was the social structure of Tudor England?
- What concept explained the social hierarchy in Tudor England?
- Who could rise from lower ranks in Tudor society?
- Who was an example of someone who rose through the Church?
- What united Tudor society?
- What was the rank below the King in Tudor society?
- What role did nobles play in Tudor government?
- What was the next rank below nobles?
- What was the role of gentry in Tudor society?
- What ranks were below gentry in Tudor society?
- Who had the final say in Tudor government?
- What was Henry's attitude towards paperwork?
- Who was typically the chief minister?
- What was Wolsey's title?
- What was the Royal Council's purpose?
- Who were the Royal Household?
- What was the Privy Chamber?
- What was the role of the court in Tudor society?
- When was Parliament typically called?
- What power did Parliament have?
- What was Henry's aim regarding wars with France?
- What did Henry want to prove about England?
- What did Henry want for his court?
- What did Henry want to be as a monarch?