Tudor History Revision - 4

This is an A-Level History quiz that covers Henry VIII's domestic policy prior to 1529, the Great Matter, and Wolsey's fall from power.
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When was Henry VIII born?
8 June 1491
When was Thomas Wolsey born?
1473
When was Wolsey made Lord Chancellor?
1515
When was Wolsey made Papal Legate?
1518
Where did Wolsey sit to ensure he was at the heart of all things legal?
Star Chamber
In Henry VII's reign it took on roughly 12 cases per year, but under Wolsey this reached an average of?
120
Wolsey invented the parliamentary subsidy (based on property and income) which raised?
£300,000
Wolsey carried out a military survey called the General Prescription, which allowed the collection of loans equalling?
£260,000
What did Wolsey do in 1526 which reduced the Privy Council from 12 people to 6 people, to make the system more efficient?
Eltham Ordinances
What grant was seen as Wolsey's first failure as it caused rebellions in Suffolk and East Anglia, and forced a shift in foreign policy?
Amicable Grant
How many cases per year did the Court of Chancery hear, which favoured those of poorer backgrounds?
540
What act in 1515 restored land given away to nobles at the beginning of Henry's reign which saved £10,000 per annum?
Act of Resumption
In 1523, Wolsey demanded £800,000 in order to fund diplomacy after the Battle of Pavia, however, how much was actually collected?
£260,000
When did Henry and Catherine cease to live as man and wife?
1524
What Cardinal was sent to England to hear the case at Blackfriars?
Cardinal Campeggio
The Pope became prisoner of Charles V due to what event in 1527?
Sack of Rome
Who did Henry become infatuated with which was a private reason for him wanting a divorce from Catherine of Aragon?
Anne Boleyn
What Bible chapter did Henry quote as a reason for the Great Matter?
Leviticus
What class was Wolsey collectively unpopular with?
The Nobility
When was Wolsey stripped from his powers?
October 1529
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