Assessment of Henry VIII’s Reign (AQA A-Level History): Flashcards
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Duration of Henry VIII's reign
Duration of Henry VIII's reign
Almost 38 years
Month & year of Henry VIII's death
Month & year of Henry VIII's death
January 1547
Edward VI's age when he inherited throne
Edward VI's age when he inherited throne
Nine years old
Definition of enclosure in Tudor period
Definition of enclosure in Tudor period
Converting common open fields to private fenced land for sheep
Financial measures Henry took in 1540s (2 examples)
Financial measures Henry took in 1540s (2 examples)
Debasement of coinage and sale of Crown lands
England's global exploration under Henry VIII
England's global exploration under Henry VIII
Virtually nothing; missed opportunities
Definition of humanism
Definition of humanism
Movement emphasising classical learning & value of education
Year of the Field of Cloth of Gold
Year of the Field of Cloth of Gold
1520
Number of religious houses Henry eliminated
Number of religious houses Henry eliminated
Approximately 1,000
Title Henry secured (still claimed by monarchs)
Title Henry secured (still claimed by monarchs)
Defender of the Faith