Henry VII: The Establishment of the Tudors (AQA A-Level History): Quizzes
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In what year did Henry VII seize the throne at Bosworth?
In what year did Henry VII seize the throne at Bosworth?
1485
How many attainders did Henry VII pass during his reign?
How many attainders did Henry VII pass during his reign?
138
What was the penalty for each illegal retainer per month under the 1504 Act?
What was the penalty for each illegal retainer per month under the 1504 Act?
£5
How many men was Lord Burgavenny convicted of illegally retaining in 1507?
How many men was Lord Burgavenny convicted of illegally retaining in 1507?
471
What proportion of nobility were held under bonds in Henry's last decade as King?
What proportion of nobility were held under bonds in Henry's last decade as King?
Two-thirds
How many times per year did Justices of the Peace meet at Quarter Sessions?
How many times per year did Justices of the Peace meet at Quarter Sessions?
Four times
How many times did Parliament meet during Henry VII's 24-year reign?
How many times did Parliament meet during Henry VII's 24-year reign?
7 times
From what year did Henry adopt the Chamber system for financial administration?
From what year did Henry adopt the Chamber system for financial administration?
1487
Which feature made the Council Learned in Law particularly oppressive?
Which feature made the Council Learned in Law particularly oppressive?
No juries or right of appeal
In what year was the Star Chamber created by Act of Parliament?
In what year was the Star Chamber created by Act of Parliament?
1487