Religious Developments up to 1543

• What remained largely the same during Henry's reign?

  Services
• What was the purpose of the Act of Six Articles in 1539?

  It endorsed traditional Catholic theology
• Which doctrines were confirmed by the Act of Six Articles?

  Transubstantiation, private mass, auricular confession
• Why was Archbishop Cranmer worried about the Act of Six Articles?

  It banned clerical marriage
• What was the significance of the King's Book in 1543?

  It marked a return to Conservatism
• What did the King's Book outline?

  Traditional core of Catholic doctrine
• What key elements were included in the King's Book?

  The Creed, seven sacraments, Ten Commandments
• Why was Cromwell executed in 1540?

  He was accused of protecting Protestants
• What did Cromwell's fall from power signify for the evangelical cause?

  It marked the end of their immediate hopes
• How did Henry view the appearance of churches during his reign?

  He had little interest in changing it
• Who replaced Warham as Archbishop of Canterbury?

  Cranmer
• What was surprising about Cranmer's appointment?

  He was married and supported Lutheran ideas
• What did Cranmer help draft?

  The 10 Articles and the Bishops' Book
• What did the break with Rome signify?

  A move towards Protestantism
• What did the Bishops' Book admit about the four lost sacraments?

  They were valid but lesser sacraments
• What was the primary function of the priesthood according to the Bishops' Book?

  To preach the Word
• How did the Ten Commandments change in the Bishops' Book?

  They were renumbered to address graven images
• What was Henry's reaction to the Bishops' Book?

  He issued another book in 1543
• When was the first official translation of the Bible published?

  1537
• Who financed the print run of the Matthew Bible?

  Cromwell
• What was the significance of the publication of the English Bible?

  It marked the high point of evangelical success
• What did the dissolution of the monasteries achieve for Henry?

  It gave him more power and money
• What did the Act of Supremacy establish?

  Henry as Head of the Church of England
• How was the English Bible used in relation to Henry's position?

  As a propaganda tool to reinforce his authority
• What were the Ten Articles produced as in 1536?

  A formulary of the new Church’s faith
• What was Cromwell's role in the completion of the Ten Articles?

  He was behind their completion
• What did the Ten Articles indicate about the Church's direction?

  Need for compromise and unity
• How did Cromwell approach doctrinal definitions?

  He used conciliatory and ambiguous terms