PRE-Lesson 29: Puritan New England

What was the primary reason Henry VIII established the Church of England?

• To divorce his wife and remarry

• To promote religious freedom

• To strengthen ties with the Catholic Church

• To improve economic conditions in England

Who did Henry VIII marry after his divorce from Catherine of Aragon?

• Elizabeth I

• Anne Boleyn

• Jane Seymour

• Mary Queen of Scots

What was the fate of Anne Boleyn?

• She was executed for treason

• She became the head of the Church

• She died of natural causes

• She divorced Henry VIII

Which monarch attempted to restore Catholicism in England?

• Edward VI

• Mary I

• Elizabeth I

• Henry VIII

Why did Mary I marry Philip II of Spain?

• To gain military support

• To improve trade relations

• To secure an heir

• To align England with Catholic Europe

What significant event occurred during Elizabeth I's reign?

• The defeat of the Spanish Armada

• The signing of the Magna Carta

• The introduction of Calvinism

• The establishment of the Church of England

What economic mistake did Philip II of Spain make?

• He neglected the military

• He ignored the effects of inflation

• He failed to invest in exploration

• He overly taxed the Spanish people

What was a direct result of the influx of New World gold into Spain?

• Strengthening of the Spanish navy

• Decrease in national debt

• Increase in inflation

• Improvement in living standards

What was the main controversy caused by Calvinism in France?

• It promoted the monarchy

• It strengthened the Catholic Church

• It led to economic prosperity

• It caused conflicts over church and state roles

What did iconoclasts in France do?

• They restored old icons

• They built new churches

• They destroyed religious icons

• They wrote religious texts