Henry VIII and religion (year 8 test)

Why did Henry want a son to be his heir?

• He had no children at all.

• He only had one surviving daughter, Mary.

• He wanted to strengthen his army.

• He wanted to expand his kingdom.

Why was Henry convinced he did not have a surviving son?

• He believed Catherine was too young.

• He thought he was cursed.

• Catherine had been married to his elder brother.

• He was not interested in having sons.

Why did Henry want to divorce Catherine of Aragon?

• She was too old to have more children.

• She was not a good wife.

• She was not of royal blood.

• She wanted to leave England.

Who could grant Henry the divorce he wanted?

• The King of France

• The Archbishop of Canterbury

• The Pope

• The Parliament

What was one reason Henry was almost bankrupt?

• He spent too much on his palace.

• He fought very expensive wars.

• He gave away his wealth.

• He was taxed heavily by the church.

What did Henry believe he could gain by taking over the Catholic Church?

• More soldiers

• Land, building, and wealth

• A new title

• A new wife

Who was in charge of the Catholic Church in England and argued with Henry?

• Cardinal Wolsey

• Archbishop Thomas

• Bishop John

• Pope Leo

Why did some people in England criticise the Catholic Church?

• It was too poor.

• It was too rich and powerful.

• It was too lenient.

• It was too strict.

Who did Henry want to marry after divorcing Catherine?

• Jane Seymour

• Anne Boleyn

• Elizabeth Woodville

• Mary Tudor

What was Anne Boleyn's role before Henry wanted to marry her?

• Queen of France

• Lady-in-waiting to Catherine

• Duchess of York

• Princess of Spain