Tudor History Revision - 8

This is an A-Level History quiz that covers the Edwardian Protectorates.
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At the start of Somerset's Protectorate, how much was the crown's revenue?
£200,000
What Act which occured in 1547 repealed the old heresy, treason and censorship laws and allowed people to discuss religion freely?
Treason Act
How many Proclamations did Somerset use to force his will into law?
77
What Act which occured in 1547 dissolved the chantries and raised significant money?
Chantries Act
How old was Edward when he became King?
9
What Act which occured in 1547 meant that 'any able-bodied person who had been out of work for three days were to be branded with a V and sold into slavery for two years. Further offences were punished with permanent slavery', though it was hardly enforced?
Vagrancy Act
What was the practice of fencing off areas of land for privaate use that had once been available for common use, that Somerset opposed?
Enclosures
How much did the campaigns in Scotland between 1547 and 1549 cost?
£580,393
What book was a collection of model sermons to be read out by Clergy who were unable to preach themselves and should be placed in every church, it was published in July 1547?
Book of Homilies
When was the First Book of Common Prayer published, which was a manual written by Cranmer outlaying the liturgy to be followed in services?
December 1548
What Act which occured in January 1549 made the Book of Common Prayer the official liturgy?
Act of Uniformity
After a new Treason Act and the Second Book of Common Prayer were produced in January 1552, what Act enforced the Second Book of Common Prayer and made it an offence for the clergy not to attend Church of England services?
Second Act of Uniformity
How many times higher were the prices in 1549 compared to 1508?
210
When did the Kett's rebellion reach Norwich?
10 July 1549
How many rebels were slaughtered by Northumberland's force?
3000
What rebellion occured in Bodwyn and acted as a reaction to the more Protestant measures being imposed?
The Western Rebellion
When was Somerset arrested?
October 1549
What was the position Northumberland received in January 1550, that showed his different ruling style to Somerset?
Lord President of the Council
Who was put in charge of financil planning and proved very capable, such as by paying off debts by 1553 and renegotiating the loans at 12% interest, whereas the Holy Roman Emperor was borrowing at 16%?
William Cecil
How much did the selling of the crown lands in 1553 amount to?
£140,000
How much did debts fall to in 1553 considering that they were £300,000 in 1550?
£180,000
Northumberland convinced Edward to make who heir to the throne after a visit to the dying King on 12 June 1553?
Lady Jane Grey
When did Northumberland foce anyone of importance to agree to sign the will and to swear to it in front of the King?
21 June 1553
When did Edward die?
6 July 1553
Where was Mary proclaimed queen?
Fromlington Castle
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