Henry VII
What did he establish to strengthen the monarchy and enforce law and order?
The Court of Star Chamber
How many times did he marry?
6
Who was his father?
Henry VIII
What was her nickname?
The Bloody Mary
How many Elizabeths have ruled over the UK?
2 (I and II)
What did he die of?
natural causes
What did he die of?
Bad dietary habits
What did he probably die of?
Tuberculosis
What did she probably die of?
influenza or ovarian cancer
What did he die of?
Age related decline
The Star Chamber couldn't issue this type of punishment.
The death penalty
How many of his wives were executed on his command.
2
Why did his death cause a succession crisis.
Because he had no heir.
Mary I was married to a king from this country.
Spain
Elizabeth I was also known as...
The Virgin Queen
Who did the regular court system have trouble convicting and why?
Influential and wealthy people becausethey could easily:
Bribe or threaten jurors
Manipulate local officials
Avoid appearing in court
What year did he form the Church of England?
1534
What happened to the church during his reign?
The Church of England became fully Protestant during his reign.
During the Marian persecutions, why did they opt to burn the heretics?
It symbolised cleaning the soul.
Elizabeth introduced the Poor Laws. Name at least 1 way it affected the people.
1) Organised help for the poor
2) Created workhouses
3) Required each parish to look after its own people
The name of his first son was...
Arthur
Which one of his wives birthed Edward VI?
Jane Seymour
When did the prayer book rebellion happen?
1549
This word describes a belief that doesn't agree with the official tenets of a particular religion.
Heresy
How many ships were in the Spanish Armada
130